Tufts University

What are the graduation rates for students at Tufts University?

Tufts reports a six-year graduation rate of 94% for its measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its reported four-year rate is 83%, and first-year retention is 95%. These are strong completion indicators, but they describe groups of students, not a guarantee that a particular student will finish on schedule.

Four-year and six-year rates answer different questions: a student who finishes in a fifth year contributes to the six-year result but not the four-year result. The standard first-time, full-time cohort measure also should not be treated as the graduation rate for transfer students or for students who begin on a part-time basis.

Time to degree can affect total cost substantially at a university with high annual tuition. Applicants comparing programs should consider the availability and sequencing of required courses, transfer-credit decisions, and whether a proposed major or study-abroad plan fits their intended timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Tufts University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures show substantial variation in reported earnings approximately one year after graduation. The figures concern former students with earnings information in the relevant federal data, not every graduate and not a promised starting salary.

For example, the reported one-year figure is $96,349 for computer science, compared with $63,321 for economics and $36,282 for biology. Those comparisons should not be read as the financial return on the majors alone. Graduates may enter different occupations, pursue further education, work different hours, or live in labor markets with different wages.

One-year earnings are particularly limited for fields where professional school or graduate study is common. Small program cohorts and federal reporting rules can also limit what can be published. Students evaluating a major should pair these figures with information about its curriculum, typical next steps, borrowing, and the time needed for any additional credential.