Boston College - Master's Degree

Boston College, located in the city of Boston, is one of the leading colleges in the US that offer liberal arts education. As a Jesuit, Catholic University, Boston College is rooted in the world view that calls us to learn, search for truth, and live in service to others. Currently, the college offers programs in 50 areas of study and has more than 35 research institutes and centers.

  • Average Tuition USD 61,574

School Description

Boston College was founded in 1863 by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) to educate Boston’s then predominantly Irish, Catholic immigrant community. It opened its doors on September 5, 1864. Boston College’s academic and societal mission is drawn from the University’s distinctive religious and intellectual heritage.

Over time the College has developed its reputation internationally. With its exceptional faculty and research centers, the college has produced outstanding alumni who have grown as professionals in their respective fields; these include: John F. Kerry, US Secretary of State; Kevin Allocca, Head of YouTube Culture and Trends, Google and Chuck Hogan, Novelist, among others.

Master Programs

  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Applied Psychology

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A program that focuses on the application of psychological theories and methods to real-world settings and problems, such as business and industry, government, education, military, and community settings. Includes instruction in applications of psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, counseling, human factors, research methods and statistics, and program evaluation.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Biology

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Chemistry

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Education

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    English

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    Instructional programs that focus on the structure and use of the English language and dialects, speech, writing, and various aspects of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking peoples.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Fine Arts

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    Any instructional program in fine arts and art studies not listed above.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    History

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    Instructional programs that focus on the study and interpretation of past events, institutions, issues, and cultures.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Mathematics

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Physics

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.

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  • Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

    Teaching

    USD 24,270 Tuition Fee

    A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

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Rankings

  • US News (National)
    US News (National) 31
  • Times World University Rankings
    Times World University Rankings 308
  • QS Rankings (Global)
    QS Rankings (Global) 339
  • ARWU - Shanghai Ranking
    ARWU - Shanghai Ranking 301
  • SchoolApply Ranking
    SchoolApply Ranking 191
  • Forbes (USA)
    Forbes (USA) 49

Facts

  • Minimum incoming TOEFL 100
  • Minimum incoming IELTS 7.50
  • Minimum SAT 1910
  • Minimum ACT 30

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    Established in 1863

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    At Boston College, each year the First Year Academic Convocation begins with an assembly of freshmen, where faculty, staff and administrators challenge the class to, ‘set the world aflame’. Students then take their first flight, a torch-led procession through Gasson Hall, down the Higgins stairs, and on to Conte Forum to hear a guest speaker.

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        Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, United States

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          • Testimony
            2012-2015, Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical/Medical Social Work

            A quality program that truly prepares you for the field- the right blend of practice and theory that I carry with me today. Anyone looking to get their MSW should strongly consider BC.

          • Testimony
            1974-1978, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

            Pride of graduates. To earn pride a university must exemplify what is best in our society….ethics, open mindedness, intelligence, philosophy, academics, athletics, honor and support. BC has been part of my life since I was child. It is the only place I wanted to attend. It lived up to all of my expectations. The bonus is I met my wife of 37 years at BC (although it took four years for her to go out with me). Thank you BC.

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            1973-1977, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Communications (Double Major)

            I received a superb education at BC and also expanded my cultural horizons and grew emotionally while there. I know it might sound a bit cliche' but BC changed my life and definitely for the better. BC provides the perfect environment for study and offers exceptional extracurricula activities - there is something for everyone and everyone is made to feel a part of the BC family.

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