Nursing at Boston College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Studying Online at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #38 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #90 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1841 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #38 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #90 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1841 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #38 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #90 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1841 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,409 |
| 2 years | $81,927 |
| 3 years | $90,674 |
| 4 years | $97,749 |
| 5 years | $118,090 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Boston College report median earnings of $97,749, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Boston College comes in at $13,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Boston College
The Nursing program at Boston College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 151 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 85 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.