Law
Doctoral degree · Suffolk University · Boston, MA
$69,917Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,969Median earnings 4 years after
$104,847Median earnings 5 years after
$113,386Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Law at Suffolk University earn a median of $69,917 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $105,518 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,697–$161,837). Median debt is $113,386, about 162% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Law (Doctoral degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth | $51,841 | $123,227 |
| Massachusetts School of Law Andover | $49,383 | $80,384 |
| Western New England University Springfield | $48,821 | $97,835 |
Other programs at Suffolk University
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$153,437 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$88,668 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$78,504 - TaxationMaster's degree
$76,085 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$74,054 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$72,794 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$70,783 - MarketingMaster's degree
$63,609 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,259 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$59,704 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$57,346 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,780 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,914 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$52,803 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,911 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$50,806 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$47,415 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$44,884 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$44,863 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$44,845
Frequently asked questions
How much do Law graduates from Suffolk University make?
The median salary is $69,917 one year after graduation and $104,847 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $113,386.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.