Suffolk University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Suffolk University at a glance

• 4,268

  students enrolled

• 1,931

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $29,618

  average net price a year

  Tuition $44,812

• $55,856

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $67,506

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  17% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Suffolk University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Suffolk University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Suffolk County, where the college is.

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• 5,162

  open professional jobs

• 356

  entry level

  36 say no experience is needed

• 20%

  ask for AI skills

  1,016 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Suffolk County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $92,859

  median household income

  Suffolk County

• 53%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, social sciences, which lead to finance (500 open), sales (557 open), operations (376 open), marketing (243 open), human resources (213 open), strategy (113 open).

Hiring most: Veeva Systems (110), Takeda Development Center Americas (97), Whoop (93), Amazon (65), Harvard University (58), Klaviyo (58), Datadog (50), Liberty Mutual Insurance (50).

What they hire for: Engineering (877), Sales (557), Data & Analytics (540), Finance (500), Operations (376), Marketing (243). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Boston Workforce Board, Metro North Regional Employment Board.

• MassHire Boston ABCD Career CenterRoxbury · 617-442-2791 · Mon,Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-5pm
• MassHire Downtown Boston Career CenterBoston · 617-399-3100 · Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm
• MassHire Metro North Career Center of ChelseaChelsea · 617-884-4333 · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Suffolk University?

Suffolk University enrolls about 4,268 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts. It awards about 1,931 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Suffolk University?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Suffolk University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $55,856 six years after entry and $67,506 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Suffolk University offer AI or data science degrees?

Suffolk University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Suffolk University?

5,162 open professional jobs are listed in Suffolk County, 356 of them entry level and 36 saying no experience is needed. Veeva Systems has the most openings.