Law

Doctoral degree · Suffolk University · Boston, MA

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$69,917Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,969Median earnings 4 years after
$104,847Median earnings 5 years after
$113,386Median federal debt
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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

CollegeEarnings (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

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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.