by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Tufts ranks in comparison to other schools with classical languages programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for classical languages majors, Tufts came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in classical languages & literature. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in classical languages from Tufts. This makes it the #32 most popular school for classical languages master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in classical languages from Tufts. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Tufts does not offer an online option for its classical languages 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in classical languages from Tufts in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the classical languages majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 39 |
| East Asian Languages | 9 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 3 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 2 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.