Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
Boston College graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth throughout their early careers, with median earnings rising from $85,717 six years after enrollment to $89,620 at eight years and reaching $103,937 at the ten-year mark. This represents 21.3% growth between the six-year and ten-year measurement points, indicating steady career advancement and income progression.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Graduates from this institution significantly outperform peers — earnings are 65% higher than similar schools.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $19,000 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
Boston College graduates carry median debt of $19,000, which falls $5,181 below the peer median of $24,181 and ranks at the 75th percentile for debt management. Student debt ranges from $11,001 at the 25th percentile to $19,000 at the 75th percentile, indicating most students borrow similar amounts regardless of family income.
Boston College achieves among the highest return on investment we track, ranking at the 97.2nd percentile with exceptional long-term value creation. Graduates earn $103,937 median income ten years after enrollment, placing the institution at the 99th percentile for absolute earnings performance.
Approximately 24.2% of Boston College graduates continue to graduate or professional school, reflecting strong academic preparation for advanced study...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Boston College's strongest earnings outcomes concentrate in business and technology fields, with Computer Science leading at $131,399 median earnings followed by Banking and Financial Support Services at $110,242. Information Science produces $106,214 median earnings while Accounting Technology generates $98,724.
These programs significantly exceed the institutional median and demonstrate the university's strength in preparing students for high-paying professional careers. Liberal arts programs like English ($57,075) and Applied Behavior Analysis ($58,439) deliver more moderate earnings but maintain strong national rankings, indicating quality preparation for careers prioritizing social impact over maximum compensation.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
The earnings distribution reveals significant variation in post-graduation outcomes, with the 75th percentile earning $161,815 compared to $68,220 at the 25th percentile, creating a 2.4:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. Low-income graduates earn $94,900, ranking in the top 5% nationally and demonstrating exceptional mobility outcomes for the limited number of lower-income students who enroll.
