# Suffolk University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 168005, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suffolk-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,780
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $86,406 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (4 colleges, $93,992): -$7,586
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,716

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $86,406 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 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $25,711 | $110,300 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $25,702 | $110,262 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $29,654 | $127,216 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $36,264 | $155,573 | 3.3 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | $131,090 | $17,500 | $41,704 | 91% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $98,270 | $26,417 | $34,170 | 68% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $89,715 | $27,820 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Suffolk University | $86,406 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,090 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $165,210 MA, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $214,960 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $214,960 MA, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $161,650 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $161,650 MA, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% by 2035

## 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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