Psychology at Tufts University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out 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 Class Availability at Tufts University
Many students take online classes at Tufts University. Among 13,599 students, 469 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Tufts University
Use these rankings to compare Tufts University’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #48 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #99 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1394 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #48 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #99 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1394 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Tufts University
Those who finish Tufts University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,206 |
| 2 years | $47,267 |
| 3 years | $53,912 |
| 4 years | $62,767 |
| 5 years | $69,578 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Tufts University report median earnings of $62,767, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from Tufts University stands at $15,875.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Tufts University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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
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