Design and Applied Arts at Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Suffolk University graduates in design and applied arts earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 76 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,546 | $68,725 | #27 | $44,215 |
| 77 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $60,434 | $60,790 | #70 | $35,614 |
| 78 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $60,434 | $60,790 | #71 | $35,614 |
| 79 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $60,159 | $52,976 | #144 | $47,415 |
| 80 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,928 | $58,879 | #96 | — |
| 81 | Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY | $59,792 | $56,910 | #109 | $36,040 |
| 82 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $59,731 | $60,747 | #72 | $36,433 |
Other Majors at Suffolk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,090 | $55,914 | #107 of 452 |
| Information Science/Studies | $86,406 | $56,780 | #68 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,396 | $59,704 | #157 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,484 | $44,845 | #87 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,855 | $52,803 | #319 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,855 | $44,424 | #159 of 516 |
| Economics | $70,886 | — | #260 of 368 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $70,274 | $44,354 | #12 of 39 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $68,752 | $44,884 | #21 of 67 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $67,779 | $37,935 | #29 of 207 |
| Biology | $67,377 | $42,852 | #138 of 841 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,709 | $44,863 | #64 of 178 |
| Sociology | $61,032 | $37,802 | #75 of 462 |
| Computer Science | — | $60,259 | — |
| Journalism | $57,220 | $33,628 | #81 of 187 |
| Psychology | $54,117 | $38,020 | #294 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,398 | — | #376 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $43,553 | $23,189 | #68 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | $38,139 | $41,252 | #8 of 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,415 one year after graduating and $60,159 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Suffolk University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Suffolk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.