Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 93.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 93.3%
- Retention Rate
- 95.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $83,214
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 91.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $172/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $207,590 | $244,730 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $113,135 | $33,270 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $112,802 | $368,587 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $107,163 | $131,618 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $97,959 | $15,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $84,653 | |
| Veterinary Medicine. | Doctoral | $75,880 | $206,815 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,635 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $71,778 | $17,850 |
| Human Computer Interaction. | Bachelor | $69,732 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $69,338 | $96,582 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,821 | $16,250 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master | $66,318 | $54,446 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $64,990 |
Outcomes Overview
Tufts graduates earn a median of $83,214 ten years after graduation, making their typical debt of $16,250 quite manageable. Monthly loan payments of $172 represent just 2.5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 91.37% loan repayment rate reflects graduates' strong earning potential. Many Tufts alumni enter lucrative fields like finance, consulting, and international business, leveraging the university's strong alumni network that includes JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. With 94.9% of graduates employed and debt-to-income ratios lower than national averages, Tufts delivers a strong return on investment despite its high sticker price.