Boston College — Chestnut Hill, MA

Communication and Media Studies

at Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $49,055/yr starting out — that's 64% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 9.1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $41,704/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $173,740 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$89,493/yr

Starting Salary

$49,055

Finish Rate

90.8%

$89,493/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $41,704/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $47,789/yr)

4 Years Total

$357,972

Typical Debt

$19,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,924

What You'd Really Pay

$173,740

That's about $216/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$490,550

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$173,740

Pays for Itself In

9.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+64%

Ahead After 10 Years

$316,810

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost18/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed15.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost8.5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.6/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.