Boston College is located in Boston, Massachusetts, a city renowned for its strong academic atmosphere and dense concentration of world-class universities. It is also recognized as one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the United States, with the highest level of education attainment among its residents nationwide. Boston is often referred to as the "Athens of America" due to its rich intellectual and cultural heritage. In terms of undergraduate strengths, Boston College's Accounting program ranks 4th nationally. Additionally, the university's programs in Education, Criminology, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Philosophy, and Psychology are also among the top in the nation.