Economics at Tufts University
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Tufts University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
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Studying Online at Tufts University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Economics Rankings at Tufts University
Use these rankings to compare Tufts University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 466 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 466 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Tufts University
Those who finish Tufts University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,321 |
| 2 years | $71,778 |
| 3 years | $83,710 |
| 4 years | $105,444 |
| 5 years | $126,124 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Tufts University earn a median of $105,444, compared with $93,077 for all Tufts University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Tufts University stands at $17,850.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Tufts University
The Economics program at Tufts University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 209 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Tufts University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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