Boston Architectural College

Private nonprofit certificate school in Boston, MA that costs an average of $30,907 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$30,907
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$72,049

Private nonprofitLarge city280 undergraduates

Cost of Boston Architectural College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$39,870
Tuition and fees, in-state$30,216
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$30,907

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$28,983
$48,001–75,000$31,271
$75,001–110,000$32,417
$110,001+$33,870

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Boston Architectural College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate37%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$60,264
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$72,049
Rank in Massachusetts (earnings)6th of 34 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$36,127
Typical monthly loan payment$411 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants24%
Students with federal loans41%

Majors and programs at Boston Architectural College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Architecture25$66,206$31,860
Architectural Sciences and Technology20——
Environmental Design1——
Interior Architecture6——
Landscape Architecture4——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Architecture and Related Services, Other55——

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Architecture93$74,576$57,153
Environmental Design22$68,212—
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation11——
Architectural Sciences and Technology91——
Interior Architecture29——
Landscape Architecture8——
Real Estate Development9——

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About Boston Architectural College

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationBoston, MA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates280
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitethe-bac.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Boston Architectural College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $39,870 a year (tuition and fees: $30,216). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $30,907 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $28,983.

How much do Boston Architectural College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $72,049 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 34 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is architecture ($66,206 a year after graduation).

What is Boston Architectural College's graduation rate?

37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.