Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Suffolk University

Suffolk's interdisciplinary studies program falls short of both national and Massachusetts benchmarks, with first-year earnings of $37,935 trailing the state median by nearly $4,000. In a state where Boston University graduates in this program earn $54,456, Suffolk's placement in the 40th percentile among Massachusetts schools reveals a significant opportunity cost for students paying Boston-area tuition. The program underperforms even the national median, suggesting location alone isn't driving these outcomes.

The debt load of $24,485 is reasonable in absolute terms, creating a manageable 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio. However, the small sample size—under 30 graduates—makes it difficult to know whether these figures represent typical outcomes or statistical noise. If your child is considering Suffolk specifically for its interdisciplinary flexibility, you'd want to dig deeper into what careers these graduates actually pursued and whether the program offers clear pathways to higher-paying opportunities.

For a Boston-based program with an 85% admission rate, these numbers suggest students aren't getting the earnings premium you'd expect from the city's strong job market. Unless Suffolk offers unique program features or connections worth the tradeoff, stronger options exist both within Massachusetts and nationally for students interested in interdisciplinary studies.