All Tufts University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Engineering · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Arts & Design · 4
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
- Education · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $49,164 | $70,767 | $14,935 |
| English | $34,689 | $69,475 | $14,670 |
| Area Studies | $44,133 | $69,037 | — |
| History | $41,447 | $65,540 | $15,750 |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $78,441 | $101,196 | $16,500 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $88,924 | — |
| Architectural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | $15,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $75,367 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | $75,672 | $130,801 | $18,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $40,044 | $77,753 | $18,050 |
| Biology | $39,016 | $76,782 | $16,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biopsychology | $43,343 | — | $19,000 |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $110,512 | — | $17,750 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $56,418 | $59,960 | — |
| Studio Art | $17,154 | $41,365 | $25,250 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,659 | $156,343 | $15,500 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $53,372 | $75,448 | $18,250 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,125 | $123,809 | $17,850 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer Science → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Tufts University students earn a median $83,214 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 94% graduate within six years.
Tufts University majors questions
How many majors does Tufts University offer?
Tufts University offers 60 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Tufts University?
Computer Science graduates from Tufts University earn a median $156,343 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $15,500.
Which Tufts University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $41,365 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Tufts University overview