Engineering at Tufts University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Tufts University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University
Online coursework is an option at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Tufts University
Rankings can help you compare Tufts University’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 681 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 681 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Tufts University
Those who finish Tufts University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,693 |
| 2 years | $75,609 |
| 3 years | $92,723 |
| 4 years | $106,700 |
| 5 years | $107,432 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Tufts University earn a median of $106,700, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Tufts University stands at $16,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at Tufts University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.