by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Tufts University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 14 schools (Master’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 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 27 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 76 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Tufts University conferred 233 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Tufts University is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 42 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Tufts University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 42% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 99 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tufts University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Tufts University has not been ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Tufts University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 46% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Tufts University conferred 7 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Tufts University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 29% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Tufts University are White. Approximately 57% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Tufts University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 440 |