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 #33 out of 497 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 215 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $63,321. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Tufts, economics students borrow a median amount of $17,850 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Tufts University.
Of the 215 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Tufts, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 | 32 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 25 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Tufts. About 68% were men and 32% 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 478 |
| Political Science & Government | 74 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Urban Studies | 26 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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