Boston Architectural College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $27,470
    2.5% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,590
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    853
    67.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.6%
    6 Graduates

    About

    Boston Architectural College is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Boston Architectural College were Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (91 degrees awarded), Interior Architecture (17 degrees), and Architectural Conservation (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 190 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Boston Architectural College. 62.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (82 degrees), 4.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Boston Architectural College is $27,470, which is $12,573 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Boston Architectural College is $27,470, which is $12,573 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,590.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending Boston Architectural College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $27,470
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Boston Architectural College was $27,470. The cost of tuition at Boston Architectural College is $12,573 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $26,590
    2024 Value
    29.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Boston Architectural College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,590. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Boston Architectural College grew by 29.2%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at Boston Architectural College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 89.7% with respect to 2023, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Boston Architectural College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Boston Architectural College had a total enrollment of 853 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Boston Architectural College is 577 students and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 67.6% of students enrolled at Boston Architectural College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Boston Architectural College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.6% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% Asian, 5.63% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, and 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Boston Architectural College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.2%), followed by White Female (14.8%) and White Male (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.3%), followed by White Male (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    67.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Boston Architectural College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 853 students. The full-time enrollment at Boston Architectural College is 577 and the part-time enrollment is 276. This means that 67.6% of students enrolled at Boston Architectural College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Boston Architectural College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Boston Architectural College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      329 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      122 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      54 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Boston Architectural College is 38.6% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.33% Asian, 5.63% Black or African American, 3.63% Two or More Races, and 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (7.03%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 46 more women than men received degrees from Boston Architectural College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Boston Architectural College is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Boston Architectural College is Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology (91 degrees awarded), followed by Interior Architecture (17 degrees) and Architectural Conservation (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Boston Architectural College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (190 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Architects, except landscape and naval
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College are Architects, except landscape and naval (107,012 people), Other designers (21,077 people), Other managers (18,164 people), Project management specialists (17,096 people), and Construction managers (14,440 people).

    The most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (190 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physician assistants

    The most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College are Architecture and Related Services (190 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Architectural, engineering & related services
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College are Architectural, engineering & related services (136,554 people), Construction (38,739 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (13,381 people), Specialized design services (10,176 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (9,703 people).

    The most specialized majors at Boston Architectural College are Architecture and Related Services (190 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Boston Architectural College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology
      19 degrees awarded
    2. Architecture
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Landscape Architecture
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Boston Architectural College was Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    72
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    118
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Boston Architectural College, which is 0.61 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Boston Architectural College in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 0.719 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Boston Architectural College in Architectural & Building Sciences & Technology, which is 1.39 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    5%
    100% Completion Time
    23%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 5% of students graduating from Boston Architectural College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      82 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      9 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Boston Architectural College is white (82 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

    8.42% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      74 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      70 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      68 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Boston Architectural College is white male (74 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (70 degrees).

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    Operations

    Boston Architectural College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 355k (3.2%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Boston Architectural College had a total salary expenditure of 19.2M. Boston Architectural College employs 21 No academic ranks. Most academics at Boston Architectural College are Female No academic rank (12), and Male No academic rank (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Boston Architectural College are: Management, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

    Endowment

    $11.1M
    2024 Endowment
    11%
    growth from 2023

    Boston Architectural College has an endowment valued at about $11.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Boston Architectural College grew 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.97M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $10.1M
    2024 Salaries
    2.9%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Boston Architectural College paid a median of $10.1M in salaries, which represents 52.5% of their overall expenditure ($19.2M) and a 2.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.01% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.27% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    21
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Boston Architectural College paid a total of $1.8M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Boston Architectural College were Management with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

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