by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Tufts came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 7 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Tufts. This makes it the #68 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $105,659. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Tufts was $2,212 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 171 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Tufts in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Tufts compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tufts Online Learning page.
The compsci program at Tufts awarded 39 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.