# Suffolk University: English Language and Literature / Letters, Other (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 168005, CIP 23.99. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suffolk-university/majors/english-language-and-literature-letters-other

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,252
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,139 (U.S. median for this major: $39,286 across 14 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,147

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,139 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,745 | $106,156 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $25,711 | $110,300 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $25,702 | $110,262 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $29,654 | $127,216 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $36,264 | $155,573 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## English Language and Literature / Letters, Other at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | $38,139 | $23,250 | $29,618 | 61% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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