by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Suffolk ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 226 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 228 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Suffolk go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,020 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Suffolk, psychology students borrow a median amount of $40,878 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Suffolk is $375 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Suffolk was $1,318 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,812 | $44,812 |
| Fees | $568 | $568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,562 | $19,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,098 |
Learn more about Suffolk tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Suffolk are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Suffolk does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Suffolk Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 13 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.