by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Tufts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Tufts is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Tufts. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Tufts. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Tufts does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
Of the 10 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Tufts, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.