Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts. 4,268 undergraduates. Admits 82% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($26,976) equals 36% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($75,345).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 75% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $61,984 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $75,345 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,976 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
80 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 4 | $80,681 | $113,581 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $102,785 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 390 | — | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 13 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | 15 | — | — | $25,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 4 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Suffolk University cost per year?
- The average net price at Suffolk University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $40,008 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Suffolk University graduates earn?
- Former Suffolk University students earn a median of $75,345 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Suffolk University?
- 59% of Suffolk University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Suffolk University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Suffolk University is $26,976. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
