Choose Boston College Talent
Through a Jesuit rooted liberal arts education, our students are challenged to think—critically, ethically, and compassionately—and put their knowledge, beliefs, and talents into action. Our students leave campus prepared to lead lives of meaning and impact, equipped with skills that are relevant to the demands of today’s global society and ready to make a contribution to your organization.
BC Talent is in High Demand
More than 9 out of 10 members of the Class of 2023 are employed, attending graduate school, engaging in service/volunteering, or participating in a fellowship. 71.7% of Class of 2023 graduates entered the workforce, representing a broad range of areas including financial services, healthcare, consulting and management, technology, communication and media, retail, law and public policy, education, accounting, entertainment, and social impact.
Rigorous and Innovative Academic Programs
Through an innovative core curriculum, Boston College students are taught by committed faculty invested in their success. Boston College students can take advantage of over 50 fields of study through 8 schools and colleges. The foundation of liberal arts prepares our students to live lives of meaning and impact and they are challenged to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Boston College is ranked 36th nationally by U.S. News and World Report.
Eagles for Others
73% of undergraduates pursued community service/volunteer work during their time at BC. As a Jesuit, Catholic, institution, our focus is educating men and women who shape the world with vision, justice, and charity.
Increasingly Diverse Student Body
35.6% of the undergraduate BC population is African, Hispanic, Asian and/or Native American (AHANA), over 53.5% of the student population is female, and 7.2% are international students. The Career Center regularly liaises with diversity-related student organizations dedicated to advancing the careers of students of color, first generation students, and women.
International Scholars
ElevenBoston College graduates—including eight members of the Class of 2024—have been selected for coveted Fulbright Scholarships, which support a year’s post-baccalaureate study abroad. BC has been ranked consistently among the nation’s top producers of student Fulbright winners, according to statistics compiled by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The University was 15th among doctoral institutions in a recent survey. Fulbright grant recipients are chosen on the basis of academic merit and leadership potential. .
Engaged Students and Alumni
There are over 300 active student clubs and organizations on campus as well as 31 men's and women's NCAA Division 1 sports teams and 44 intramural clubs. The global Boston College alumni network is made up of 182,000 active alumni and counting. Alumni and students can actively connect with each other on Eagle Exchange.
Career Preparation
Through various experiences on campus, Boston College students are gaining the skills employers seek most. The Career Center proudly facilitates a range of programming to ensure BC students and alumni are career ready and know how to articulate the skills employers are looking for in their entry-level candidates, including critical thinking, oral/written communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global/intercultural fluency.
Career Center Mission and Vision
41%
of undergraduates major in a STEM field. Popular undergraduate majors include Economics, Biology, and Computer Science.
84%
of undergraduates completed an internship or work-related experience during their time at BC.
“Recent graduates of Boston College are in high demand in the labor market and continue to enjoy great success in advancing their education in graduate and professional schools. The University’s distinctive approach to undergraduate education prepares this generation well for a wide range of opportunities beyond Chestnut Hill.”