by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Tufts ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Tufts is in the top 1% of the country for biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 143 students received their master’s degree in biology from Tufts. This makes it the #6 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $39,016. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 138 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Tufts in 2022, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Tufts does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tufts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's biology program at Tufts make a median salary of $42,668. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $43,317.
Of the 111 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Tufts in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 68 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 33 |
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 9 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.