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. Also, learn how Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, Tufts came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 12 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in public health from Tufts. This makes it the #67 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tufts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,372 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Tufts tuition and fees.
Of the 71 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Tufts in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Tufts does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Tufts make a median salary of $70,674 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from Tufts in 2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dentistry | 225 |
| Medicine | 206 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 77 |
| Allied Health Professions | 48 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.