33 Master's degrees offered by the university

There’s a reason our graduates’ first-time CPA exam pass rate is higher than the national average. Students with and without accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the MS Accounting program at Boston College.

The Early Childhood Education program at Boston College stresses a humanistic approach to teaching that is both developmentally appropriate and intellectually challenging. It prepares the teacher to work with a diverse range of children by providing the teacher with knowledge about instructional practices, along with perspectives on children, schools, and society.

The M.A. degree in History from Boston College offers students an opportunity for sustained study and research with concentrations in American history, Medieval history, Early Modern European history, Modern European history (encompassing English, Irish, and Continental European), and Latin-American history.

All around the world, at parishes, high schools, and college campuses, in healthcare and social service settings, Theology and Ministry M.A. graduates from Boston College serve as leaders in ecclesial ministry roles. 

We prepare our Nursing - Registered Nurse Track master’s students at Boston College to become compassionate, evidence-based practitioners who are leaders in their fields.

The M.A. in Classics from Boston College requires ten courses in Greek and Latin at the graduate level, completion of an independent reading list, demonstration of proficiency in a modern foreign language, usually French or German, and comprehensive written and oral examinations.

The Lynch School’s Master of Arts program in Mental Health Counseling, at Boston College, prepares students for careers as mental health counselors and/or to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or other fields.

The M.A.T. in Teaching in English at Boston College is designed for those students who wish to teach English at the secondary school level.

The Political Science Department from Boston College offers a distinctive Political Science program which, in keeping with the tradition of Boston College, concentrates on significant questions, practical and theoretical.

The M.A. program in Philosophy at Boston College offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the history of philosophy and to work on topics as diverse as, for instance, Aristotelian naturalism, Medieval theories of language, Kantian views of space and time, theories of race, and contemporary debates at the intersection of science, ethics, law, and religion.

With globalization, emerging technologies, new regulations, and other factors, the world’s financial landscape is always shifting. The Finance students at Boston College succeed in this constantly evolving environment by mastering the enduring principles that underlie financial markets.

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development’s M.A. in Higher Education at Boston College prepares you for entry-level and middle-management positions in student affairs and other professional areas within colleges, universities, community colleges, and policymaking organizations.

Propel your career in the field of Sports Administration at Boston College by studying how organizational culture is built upon core values, creatively addressing the needs of stakeholders in an athletic organization, and developing your own leadership abilities.

The M.S. in Science program from Boston College includes coursework and a research-based thesis. The curriculum is flexible, and a program that is consistent with the student’s background, and professional and research objectives, is developed by the student and his or her faculty advisory committee. 

This Secondary Education degree programs from Boston College lead to grades 8-12 licensure in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English, Foreign Language (Spanish or French), History, Mathematics, and Physics. Each program includes four different types of courses.

The M.S in Applied Statistics and Psychometrics from Boston College responds to this demand and provides a depth and breadth of statistical and psychometric expertise. Students will graduate prepared to conduct a variety of research and advanced level statistical analyses.

Insight into yourself and others, truly visionary thinking to improve communities, the analytical acumen and collaborative dexterity to execute big ideas these are characteristics that will define the managers of tomorrow. Through the full-time Business Administration program, Carroll School at Boston College students emerge as leaders who will guide society and organizations.

Special Education - Moderate Support Needs at Boston College prepares teachers to work with students with mild to moderate disabilities (also known as high incidence disabilities) such as: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disability, emotional and behavioral disorders, and mild developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders. 

The joint MA in Philosophy and Theology from Boston College draws on the strengths of its excellent programs in each area. It was founded in the conviction that a great deal of work in either field is best served by a good understanding of the other.

The Fifth Year M.A. program allows selected students to earn both a B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Neuroscience and an M.A. in Psychology at Boston College in five years.