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Design & Applied Arts at Suffolk University

Design & Applied Arts at Suffolk University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, take a look at what Suffolk University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Suffolk University is located in Boston, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Suffolk University.

Studying Online at Suffolk University

Online coursework is an option at Suffolk University. Of 6,356 students, 31 (0%) studied exclusively online and 2,162 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Suffolk University

Rankings can help you compare Suffolk University’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #7 of 37
Best Value Massachusetts #12 of 18
Best Value New England (Region) #21 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 603
Best Value Nationwide #510 of 600

Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Suffolk University

Graduates of Suffolk University’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Design & Applied Arts at Suffolk University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,636
2 years $44,551
3 years $52,046
4 years $58,843
5 years $62,088

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Suffolk University earn a median of $58,843, compared with $72,013 for all Suffolk University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Design & Applied Arts earnings compared with all majors at Suffolk University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Suffolk University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Suffolk University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Suffolk University are 73% women (33) and 27% men (12).

Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Suffolk University

Of the 41 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Suffolk University, 73% were women (30) and 27% were men (11).

Suffolk University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Suffolk University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 7
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Suffolk University

Minority students account for 34% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Suffolk University, below the national average of 37%.*

Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Suffolk University

Of the 4 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Suffolk University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Suffolk University gender breakdown of Design & Applied Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Suffolk University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Design & Applied Arts majors at Suffolk University

Minority students account for 25% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Suffolk University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Suffolk University

The Design & Applied Arts program at Suffolk University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Interior Design 26
Graphic Design 19

Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Suffolk University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Set and Exhibit Designers $109,049
Art Directors $103,285
Web and Digital Interface Designers $88,198
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Photographers $75,743
Designers, All Other $73,407
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $66,757
Graphic Designers $66,386
Video Game Designers $62,617

References

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