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 economics.
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Tufts is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 407 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 24 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 215 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in economics from Tufts. This makes it the #67 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $75,125. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics 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 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 198 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Tufts. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Tufts does not offer an online option for its economics 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 27 students who earned a master's degree in Economics from Tufts in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 383 |
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Sociology | 49 |
| Urban Studies | 29 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.