Below are the key facts about this program at Tufts University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Tufts University as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #16 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 16 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 32 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 57 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 195 |
| Master’s | 85 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Tufts University handed out 195 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Tufts University is in the top 10% of the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Tufts University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $139,886 a year. This is above $93,077, the median for all majors at Tufts University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tufts University, computer science students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is lower than $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University are White. About 40% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at Tufts University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 85 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer Science | 24 |