Social Sciences at Suffolk University
If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Suffolk University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Suffolk University is in Boston, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Suffolk University
Online coursework is an option at Suffolk University. Of 6,356 students, 31 (0%) studied exclusively online and 2,162 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Suffolk University
Rankings can help you compare Suffolk University’s Social Sciences program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #24 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #54 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #435 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #812 of 930 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #24 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #54 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #435 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #812 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #24 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 75 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #54 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #435 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #812 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Suffolk University
Students who complete Suffolk University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,209 |
| 2 years | $39,100 |
| 3 years | $48,826 |
| 4 years | $55,676 |
| 5 years | $65,575 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Suffolk University take home a median $55,676, compared with $72,013 for all Suffolk University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Suffolk University is $26,997.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Suffolk University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.