by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Suffolk ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at Suffolk was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Suffolk University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in design from Suffolk. This makes it the #47 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at Suffolk is $47,415. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Part-time undergraduates at Suffolk paid an average of $1,318 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from Suffolk. About 33% were men and 67% were 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, 64% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Suffolk does not offer an online option for its design 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.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in design from Suffolk in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Suffolk University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
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