by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Suffolk University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Suffolk University among the top schools in the country for legal professions, ranked #198 out of 345 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 198 of 345 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 11 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in legal professions at Suffolk University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 15 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This legal professions field at Suffolk University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 394 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 65 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 49 |
| Legal Support Services | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Suffolk University conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in legal professions.
Suffolk University ranks competitively among schools offering legal professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Legal Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
Legal Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University earn a median of $80,005 a year. This is above $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Suffolk University, legal professions students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of legal professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Suffolk University conferred 15 undergraduate certificate degrees in legal professions.
Suffolk University has not been ranked for legal professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of legal professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a undergraduate certificate in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Suffolk University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Legal Professions | 4 |
