Suffolk University
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Suffolk University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Suffolk University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,914 | $90,090 | +8% | #107 of 452 | #218 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,780 | $86,406 | +1% | #68 of 148 | #92 | $25,982 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,704 | $86,396 | +13% | #157 of 796 | #368 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $44,845 | $73,484 | +16% | #87 of 565 | #198 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,803 | $71,855 | +5% | #319 of 1176 | #705 | $26,926 |
| Marketing | $44,424 | $71,855 | +4% | #159 of 516 | #357 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | $70,886 | -14% | #260 of 368 | #320 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $44,354 | $70,274 | +13% | #12 of 39 | #19 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $44,884 | $68,752 | +13% | #21 of 67 | #42 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $37,935 | $67,779 | +22% | #29 of 207 | #55 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $42,852 | $67,377 | +18% | #138 of 841 | #375 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $44,863 | $66,709 | +5% | #64 of 178 | #124 | $26,012 |
| Sociology | $37,802 | $61,032 | +16% | #75 of 462 | #188 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $60,259 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $47,415 | $60,159 | +17% | #79 of 299 | #144 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $33,628 | $57,220 | +2% | #81 of 187 | #140 | $20,543 |
| Psychology | $38,020 | $54,117 | +7% | #294 of 1027 | #693 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $52,398 | -7% | #376 of 660 | #565 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,189 | $43,553 | +9% | #68 of 255 | #154 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $41,252 | $38,139 | -18% | #8 of 14 | #14 | $24,875 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Suffolk University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,688,967
- Avg rent near campus: $3,110/mo — vs ~$1,820/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02114 (3.8% cap, Boston)
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🏆 Where Suffolk University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Room | $16,378 | |
| Board | $3,982 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $68,240 | $68,240 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Suffolk University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Suffolk University a good school?
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology