Law at Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Doctoral Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Suffolk University graduates in law earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 109% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk University Compares for Law
All 26 colleges reporting law 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $261,230 | $280,337 | #1 | $205,891 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $259,851 | $247,324 | #2 | $213,356 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,189 | $169,430 | #4 | $139,244 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $173,114 | $176,006 | #3 | $103,039 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $130,428 | $128,145 | #5 | $84,855 |
| 6 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $126,561 | $115,162 | #7 | $79,243 |
| 7 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $121,715 | $123,748 | #6 | $85,368 |
| 8 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $120,485 | $109,633 | #10 | $53,016 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $111,668 | $114,741 | #8 | $72,119 |
| 10 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $106,575 | $93,539 | #20 | $61,595 |
| 11 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $105,414 | $112,200 | #9 | $64,813 |
| 12 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $103,969 | $91,556 | #22 | $69,917 |
| 13 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $100,597 | $92,660 | #21 | $72,081 |
| 14 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $100,168 | $109,423 | #11 | $58,486 |
| 15 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $99,412 | $105,811 | #12 | $56,057 |
Other Majors at Suffolk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $123,199 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk University law graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,917 one year after graduating and $103,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk University rank for law?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for law graduates, Suffolk University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is law at Suffolk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for law ($105,518), and the median federal debt at graduation is $113,386.
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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.