by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tufts University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Tufts University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #27 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 27 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 440 |
| Master’s | 233 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The social sciences field at Tufts University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 334 |
| Economics | 209 |
| Political Science and Government | 67 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 22 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tufts University conferred 440 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Tufts University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tufts University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,384 a year. This is lower than $93,077, the median for all majors at Tufts University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tufts University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,738 in student loans. This is lower than $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 47% of graduates 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 83 |
| Other Races | 31 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Tufts University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 233 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
