Social Sciences at Tufts University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, take a look at what Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University
Many students take online classes at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Tufts University
Rankings can help you compare Tufts University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 934 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #31 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #64 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #864 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 934 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #31 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #64 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #864 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Tufts University
Graduates of Tufts University’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,747 |
| 2 years | $59,588 |
| 3 years | $67,839 |
| 4 years | $86,384 |
| 5 years | $100,557 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from Tufts University take home a median $86,384, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from Tufts University stands at $16,738.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Tufts University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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