Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 7,061 undergraduates
Of 45 programs with reported earnings, 44 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 151 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,284 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,811 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,923 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,311 |
| $110k and up | $58,570 |
| All families (average) | $39,998 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's Degree | $108,836 | +$67,792 | clears the bar | $54,446 | 0.8 yrs |
| Dentistry | First Professional Degree | $175,048 | +$134,004 | clears the bar | $368,587 | 2.8 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $104,668 | +$63,624 | clears the bar | $218,623 | 3.4 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $123,809 | +$82,765 | clears the bar | $17,850 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $156,343 | +$115,299 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $76,782 | +$35,738 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $77,998 | +$36,954 | clears the bar | $16,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $79,163 | +$38,119 | clears the bar | $70,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional Degree | $145,237 | +$104,193 | clears the bar | $206,815 | 2 yrs |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's Degree | $80,997 | +$39,953 | clears the bar | $73,022 | 1.8 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | $162,502 | +$121,458 | clears the bar | $33,270 | 0.3 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $79,571 | +$38,527 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $78,180 | +$37,136 | clears the bar | $17,850 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $75,448 | +$34,404 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Master's Degree | $89,553 | +$48,509 | clears the bar | $62,600 | 1.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 45 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 94% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.