Tufts University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Tufts University at a glance

• 7,061

  students enrolled

• 4,318

  degrees and certificates a year

• 94%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $39,998

  average net price a year

  Tuition $66,358

• $68,337

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $83,214

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  49% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Tufts University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Middlesex County, where the college is.

• 3,944

  open professional jobs

• 281

  entry level

  31 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  443 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Middlesex County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $126,779

  median household income

  Middlesex County

• 61%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, social sciences, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (213 open), research (163 open), programs (89 open), human resources (107 open).

Hiring most: RTX (197), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Lincoln Lab) (85), Formlabs (76), Takeda Development Center Americas (75), Boston Dynamics (68), Macom (64), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (60), Anduril Industries (58).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,218), Operations (403), Data & Analytics (285), Finance (233), Clinical (213), Sales (190). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro North Regional Employment Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Framingham Career CenterFramingham · 508-861-7993 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm- Virtual Only
• MassHire Lowell Career CenterLowell · 978-458-2503 · Mon, Wed, Thur 8:00am - 5:00pm, Tues 8:00am-8pm; Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
• MassHire Metro North Career CenterWoburn · 781-932-5500 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
• MassHire Metro North Career Center in CambridgeCambridge · 617-661-7867 · Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Tufts University?

Tufts University enrolls about 7,061 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Medford, Massachusetts. It awards about 4,318 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Tufts University?

94% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Tufts University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $68,337 six years after entry and $83,214 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Tufts University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Tufts University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Tufts University?

3,944 open professional jobs are listed in Middlesex County, 281 of them entry level and 31 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.