School Details
Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, Tufts University seeks to provide a student-centered, inclusive, and collaborative environment where individuals can challenge themselves to achieve their highest goals. Tufts University prides itself on developing critical thinkers able to take on some of the most complex challenges in society.
With more than 90 majors, Tufts students are sure to find a program to match their interests and career goals. The university offers programs ranging from certificates to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The school stays at the forefront of evolving digital technologies to provide new ways for students and faculty to teach, learn, and conduct research. Whether on campus, hybrid, or completely online, students will have access to the same rigorous curriculum and globally respected faculty that Tufts is known for.
Programs are housed within the university’s 12 colleges and schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Engineering
- The Fletcher School
- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
- School of Medicine
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts
- Tisch College of Civic Life
- University College
Accreditation & Licensing
Tufts University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Featured Ranking Reports
Tufts University is featured in 1 of our ranking reports!
GetEducated continually compiles custom ranking reports to give you a complete snapshot of schools, degrees, tuition, and a detailed report on thousands of job categories throughout the entire education industry.
We provide these comprehensive ranking reports to you, for free. Click on any report below to learn more about how we ranked this school.
Geographic and Educational Overview
Tufts University is located in Massachusetts
Massachusetts at a Glance:

Top Majors in Massachusetts:
Top Incentives in Massachusetts:
- MASSGrant: Up to $3,100 annually
- John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: Full tuition at state institutions
- Gilbert Matching Student Grant: Up to $2,500 annually
Top Career Pathways in Massachusetts:
- Entry Level: Research Associate ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Project Manager ($110,000)
- Senior Level: Research Director ($180,000+)
- Required Education: BS Biotechnology
- Certifications: PMP, Six Sigma, Quality Systems
- Entry Level: Software Engineer ($85,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Developer ($135,000)
- Senior Level: Technical Director ($190,000+)
- Required Education: BS Computer Science
- Certifications: AWS, Azure, Security+
- Entry Level: Clinical Innovation Specialist ($70,000)
- Mid Level: Innovation Manager ($120,000)
- Senior Level: Innovation Director ($175,000+)
- Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
- Certifications: ACHE, PMP, CPHIMS