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Tufts University

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Founded in 1852, Tufts University is a private research university based in Medford, Massachusetts, with two additional US campuses in the cities of Boston and Grafton – also in Massachusetts – and another in Taillores, France. 

Attracting nearly 12,000 students a year, it is a medium sized American university.

The Medford campus houses some of the university’s oldest buildings. It features the Schools of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering, the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service.

The Boston campus is mainly centred in the Chinatown district. It is home to the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Graduate Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Human Nutrition Research Centre on Aging.

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is based in the Grafton campus, comprising more than 600 acres of land and located to the west of Boston.

Its Taillores satellite campus is situated in a picturesque alpine environment and has been recognised by the National Association of Branch Campus Administrators as one of the best branch campuses.

Initially used to host summer camps, the Taillores campus was given to Tufts in 1978 and now caters for summer study programs, where students are encouraged to live with local families and immerse themselves in French culture and language.

Tufts University lays claims to more than 45 interdisciplinary centres that focus on research within a range of topics from medicine, science and technology, to animals and the environment.

In addition to its Taillores summer programs, Tufts’ students can also take advantage of the many opportunities to participate in full-year or semester-long programs at its various overseas partner universities. 

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Founded in 1852, Tufts University is among the premier universities in the US. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic and scholarly excellence, as well as for the preparation of students in a variety of professions. Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a university with very high research basic and clinical research activity, Tufts has highly regarded programs in the liberal arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, dentistry, nutrition and international relations, which draw students from around the world with the highest academic achievement and standing. More than 98% of Tufts undergraduate students expect to pursue graduate or professional study after completion of a bachelor’s degree, and half of all undergraduates pursue coursework outside the US to add an international dimension to their work. A growing number of innovative research initiatives and joint degree programs are available for both undergraduate and graduate students in Tufts’ seven graduate and professional schools.

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At Tufts, graduate students gain deep knowledge, real-world experience, and the professional resources to achieve their goals. Our programs combine the academic excellence of a top-rated research university with a collaborative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary study. You’ll work closely with faculty and peers to explore the most pressing issues of your field, make lasting connections, and build a valuable network while studying on one of our four campuses in, and around, Boston.

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Broaden your perspective, accelerate your career, and learn to address complex, global changes in a collaborative and forward-looking academic environment. 

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The doctor of philosophy (phd) program in international relations.

The PhD program in International Relations trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science. A combination of in-depth, hands-on fieldwork and comprehensive theoretical study enables PhD students to uncover the meaningful questions that ultimately shape their future research and professional careers.

The Neubauer Family Program in Economics and Public Policy

A joint program between the Fletcher School and the Department of Economics at Tufts University, the Neubauer Family Program in Economics and Public Policy focuses on producing new scholars and policymakers to address critical issues centered on economic development, energy needs associated with economic growth, and the environmental and climate consequences of progress.

I came to The Fletcher School because its interdisciplinary structure allows me to pursue my academic interests in a manner few other institutions would.

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Program requirements .

Note that the information below refers to only the PhD in International Relations at The Fletcher School. For information on the Neubauer Family Program in Economics and Public Policy, visit the Department of Economics page.

Students in Fletcher's PhD Program in International Relations move through three program phases on their way from admission to graduation. They start with classes, arranged within a structured curriculum that still allows significant flexibility in course selection. When their class requirements are complete, students take comprehensive exams, and then move on as PhD candidates to research and write a dissertation.

Doctoral students shape a curriculum based on their interests within Fletcher’s primary doctoral fields of study:

• Comparative and Regional Studies
• Gender and Intersectional Analysis
• Human Security and Humanitarian Affairs
• International Business
• International Development and Environmental Policy
• International Security

Regardless of their choice of field, all students pursue foundational courses in international relations theory and research methodology. 

Students also supplement their primary field of study with a second field that can be self-designed or selected from the Fletcher School’s wider list of fields of study . The student’s primary and secondary fields of study form the basis for their comprehensive exams.

Students seeking additional opportunities to individualize their studies may cross-register for up to a quarter of their classes at another graduate school at Tufts University or at Harvard University.

Students who have received their master's degree at another institution generally pursue twelve courses (36 credits) at Fletcher, with limited opportunities to have prior coursework applied to their degree. Those who possess a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) generally pursue an additional four courses (12 credits), for a total of twenty courses for the two degrees.

Degree Requirements Beyond Coursework

Comprehensive Exams

Doctoral students demonstrate mastery of their subjects through comprehensive examinations, composed of a written exam in each of the two fields of study and an oral exam that integrates the material from the two areas. Students generally sit for their comprehensive examinations within a year of completing their coursework.

Dissertation

Once they have passed their comprehensive exams and achieved PhD candidacy, students propose, research, and write a dissertation. The completed dissertation should bear evidence of independent research and constitute a substantial contribution on the subject. When the dissertation is complete, the PhD candidate participates in a public oral defense of the dissertation.

Additional Degree Requirements

In addition to the exam and dissertation requirements outlined above, doctoral students must:

• Demonstrate proficiency in a second language.
• Submit a master's thesis for evaluation by a Fletcher faculty member. This could be a master's thesis written prior to enrollment at Fletcher or a thesis written during the first year at Fletcher.

Admission to the Fletcher School PhD Program is a highly competitive process. The PhD Admissions Committee seeks students with a history of academic success and the potential to achieve their research and career goals in the future.

Master’s Degree: Prospective students must have a master's degree in a field that is relevant to international relations and directly related to the applicant's proposed doctoral studies. The applicant's master's degree must come from a program that required at least three semesters of full-time study (not including internships or language study) and at least twelve courses in which the applicant earned a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher. Applicants should also have at least basic proficiency in a second language, which may be English for non-native English speakers.

Professional Experience:  In addition to a strong academic background, successful applicants generally have professional experience that they can draw upon from work prior to their master’s degree or between their master’s degree and PhD studies.

Doctoral Research Topic: Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that their research can be supported by a member of the Fletcher faculty . Even among highly accomplished applicants, the selected research topic must be one in which a professor can advise the student in their specific field. Reaching out to faculty members during the application process is not required but can be a useful way of ensuring that there is a good match with a potential advisor. The final match between admitted students and faculty advisors will be made through the application review process. Adjunct and visiting professors cannot serve as PhD advisors.

Applicants with questions about the admissions process are encouraged to email the Office of Admissions or the PhD Program Director .

Career development & support

Fletcher graduates go on to become respected leaders in academia and research, as well as the non-profit, government, and private sectors. They produce research and policy that contributes substantively to the theory and practice of international affairs and builds on Fletcher’s long-standing reputation as a hub for meaningful discourse on complex issues.

Fletcher faculty and the Office of Career Services   support Fletcher graduates with career advice, professional development, and general assistance.

Careers in International Relations

Fletcher's Office of Career Services works with PhD students interested in a career in international relations practice. Our graduates have pursued careers at a wide range of institutions and organizations.

Careers in Academia

For PhD students focused on the academic job market, Fletcher offers support at a variety of levels. To develop teaching skills, students can participate in Tufts University’s three-week summer intensive Graduate Institute for Teaching  and co-teach a class with a faculty mentor. Many students have also developed and taught classes in the University’s Osher Institute or Experimental College .  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the phd program be pursued part-time or through remote study.

Fletcher's PhD program is a full-time, on-campus program that does not offer either part-time or remote-study options. Students are generally on campus for three years or until they have defended their dissertation proposal. After that, they may choose to move elsewhere to research and write their dissertation.

How long does it take to pursue a PhD at Fletcher?

Once students have completed their coursework, they generally take one year or less to complete their comprehensive exams and an additional year or less to prepare a formal dissertation proposal. After the proposal has been approved, researching, and writing the dissertation averages about three years, but the time needed depends on how many other activities the student is pursuing in addition to their dissertation.

Are PhD students expected to teach or conduct research at Fletcher?

No. Although Fletcher PhD students may wish to pursue teaching or research opportunities within Fletcher or elsewhere at Tufts University, with only a few exceptions, Fletcher scholarships come with no teaching, research, or other work obligations.

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Tufts University: Rankings

Updated: February 29, 2024

Tufts University ranked 57th in the United States, 98th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 45 research topics. Tufts University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 86,778 academic publications and 3,434,457 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 368 notable alumni .

Ranking	Category
#98 of 14,131	In
#61 of 2,597	In
#57 of 2,496	In
#4 of 88	In
#25 of 1,654	For
#34 of 3,384	For
#46 of 2,214	For
#180 of 7,738	For Alumni Impact
#63 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence
Top100	For 42 other topics

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Tufts University ranked 60th for Biology in the United States and 123rd in the World with 58,564 publications made and 2,767,301 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.

Biology ranking	Location
#60 of 1,582	In
#66 of 1,668	In
#123 of 6,770	In

Tufts University Biology Publications & Citations

Year	Biology publications	Biology citations
1991	666	12673
1992	694	14477
1993	662	15385
1994	713	16772
1995	808	17474
1996	852	19125
1997	847	21734
1998	936	25064
1999	914	27663
2000	996	31809
2001	973	34640
2002	1119	37443
2003	1149	42464
2004	1123	46727
2005	1183	51418
2006	1377	56883
2007	1456	62713
2008	1501	66618
2009	1731	73719
2010	1724	81134
2011	1816	90059
2012	1821	99194
2013	2068	106354
2014	2071	115062
2015	2216	120068
2016	2131	121128
2017	2253	124294
2018	2155	132477
2019	2389	143129
2020	2653	163052
2021	2536	177530
2022	2314	177935
2023	2427	170845

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	24	26	34
	23	28	59
	41	45	69
	42	47	70
	45	50	85
	37	46	91
	48	52	91
	55	59	94
	53	57	96
	52	55	100
	56	60	101
	63	72	120
	62	68	125
	53	60	126
	68	74	131
	57	65	168
	83	95	168
	77	89	186
	68	80	191
	67	77	199
	90	105	201
	83	99	211
	97	108	265
	73	84	268
	64	76	314
	87	95	346
	116	145	626

Medicine rankings

Tufts University ranked 50th for Medicine in the United States and 89th in the World with 58,393 publications made and 2,574,663 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.

Medicine ranking	Location
#50 of 1,558	In
#56 of 1,643	In
#89 of 6,680	In

Tufts University Medicine Publications & Citations

Year	Medicine publications	Medicine citations
1991	635	10947
1992	665	11992
1993	632	12886
1994	737	14148
1995	752	15196
1996	837	16855
1997	796	19106
1998	878	22390
1999	822	24619
2000	914	28668
2001	941	31673
2002	997	34045
2003	1041	38312
2004	1045	43185
2005	1151	47479
2006	1256	52855
2007	1394	58597
2008	1468	62991
2009	1662	69432
2010	1678	76476
2011	1744	85034
2012	1796	93684
2013	2062	100340
2014	2005	108149
2015	2257	114116
2016	2234	114928
2017	2286	117992
2018	2234	125707
2019	2485	135377
2020	2814	155192
2021	2742	169960
2022	2555	171645
2023	2640	165741

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	18	19	25
	35	38	46
	38	42	51
	28	36	59
	39	41	60
	38	42	66
	42	47	70
	43	49	71
	40	45	71
	30	33	75
	49	57	77
	47	54	80
	42	47	80
	51	58	82
	45	50	85
	52	60	87
	47	58	88
	49	58	91
	33	36	91
	48	52	91
	49	56	93
	54	63	95
	51	53	95
	46	56	96
	48	55	96
	60	67	97
	60	69	98
	51	63	98
	38	42	98
	40	45	99
	51	62	99
	52	55	100
	64	75	103
	54	62	115
	51	58	115
	71	82	131
	52	61	135
	62	69	143
	57	65	168
	83	95	168
	95	109	178
	90	101	198
	63	75	207
	100	114	257
	83	92	294
	97	111	332
	139	162	535
	343	379	709
	149	172	787

Chemistry rankings

Tufts University ranked 63rd for Chemistry in the United States and 153rd in the World with 43,521 publications made and 2,219,632 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Nutrition and Food Science.

Chemistry ranking	Location
#63 of 1,407	In
#69 of 1,488	In
#153 of 6,447	In

Tufts University Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year	Chemistry publications	Chemistry citations
1991	547	10645
1992	543	12254
1993	527	12932
1994	568	14105
1995	644	14448
1996	666	15686
1997	673	17920
1998	759	20890
1999	735	23130
2000	799	26455
2001	766	28352
2002	946	30293
2003	884	34068
2004	917	37656
2005	954	41078
2006	1084	45065
2007	1101	49110
2008	1158	52203
2009	1304	57320
2010	1315	63030
2011	1378	69460
2012	1370	76153
2013	1555	82024
2014	1503	88523
2015	1603	91827
2016	1485	92812
2017	1563	95023
2018	1520	102369
2019	1632	108812
2020	1699	123066
2021	1625	132888
2022	1480	132970
2023	1534	126876

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	23	28	59
	53	57	96
	38	43	107
	49	56	182
	74	84	221
	87	95	346
	90	103	351
	96	111	479
	96	111	488
	114	132	549
	127	151	584
	144	168	653
	155	187	748
	101	118	772
	149	172	787

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Tufts University ranked 80th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 200th in the World with 33,481 publications made and 1,126,769 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#80 of 1,728	In
#94 of 1,819	In
#200 of 7,020	In

Tufts University Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year	Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications	Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991	295	3140
1992	281	3577
1993	344	3982
1994	300	4235
1995	320	4777
1996	392	5339
1997	313	5680
1998	387	6344
1999	403	7374
2000	463	8780
2001	548	10236
2002	530	11629
2003	555	13480
2004	580	15644
2005	599	17907
2006	717	19596
2007	810	23089
2008	836	25830
2009	944	29406
2010	984	32858
2011	1097	36948
2012	1071	41747
2013	1128	45492
2014	1200	49480
2015	1235	52082
2016	1335	52471
2017	1554	54450
2018	1406	58678
2019	1572	66296
2020	1899	75661
2021	1877	85016
2022	1720	87370
2023	1837	86769

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	28	36	59
	26	31	77
	48	54	87
	35	41	88
	45	51	97
	73	77	102
	52	57	106
	71	83	145
	65	77	152
	51	61	154
	88	97	165
	85	94	171
	83	96	177
	109	119	185
	81	94	185
	90	106	195
	84	98	198
	101	116	200
	93	105	210
	86	102	216
	87	100	218
	120	134	227
	78	94	230
	119	132	237
	120	138	240
	113	130	241
	89	107	252
	106	122	256
	115	132	257
	102	120	266
	114	129	279
	152	172	280
	85	100	295
	165	182	333
	152	174	366
	97	115	424
	165	185	471
	139	162	535
	209	234	567
	343	379	709

Computer Science rankings

Tufts University ranked 86th for Computer Science in the United States and 228th in the World with 30,715 publications made and 1,168,758 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.

Computer Science ranking	Location
#86 of 1,576	In
#98 of 1,662	In
#228 of 6,752	In

Tufts University Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year	Computer Science publications	Computer Science citations
1991	260	4289
1992	308	4708
1993	292	5216
1994	303	5357
1995	311	5867
1996	378	6428
1997	334	6985
1998	389	7815
1999	411	9005
2000	409	10233
2001	443	11574
2002	540	13198
2003	562	14764
2004	498	16351
2005	597	19032
2006	646	21103
2007	699	24094
2008	779	26693
2009	871	30035
2010	976	34115
2011	1043	38458
2012	1054	43896
2013	1125	47126
2014	1126	52277
2015	1214	56274
2016	1235	58276
2017	1351	60163
2018	1293	66043
2019	1432	72798
2020	1619	84012
2021	1655	93122
2022	1442	94827
2023	1554	92648

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	63	72	120
	62	68	125
	88	97	165
	66	79	168
	57	69	183
	56	67	208
	71	87	242
	73	87	243
	79	96	272
	104	120	289
	102	121	350
	115	134	393
	107	128	394
	126	146	441
	110	132	447
	115	137	451
	153	177	517
	132	160	546
	143	170	555
	152	177	580
	130	154	581
	169	192	581
	179	208	753
	164	193	761

Engineering rankings

Tufts University ranked 90th for Engineering in the United States and 326th in the World with 27,991 publications made and 1,074,797 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking	Location
#90 of 1,518	In
#103 of 1,602	In
#326 of 6,684	In

Tufts University Engineering Publications & Citations

Year	Engineering publications	Engineering citations
1991	291	3969
1992	272	4496
1993	286	4710
1994	314	5177
1995	350	5484
1996	369	6035
1997	335	6459
1998	388	7402
1999	378	8316
2000	411	9509
2001	409	10423
2002	549	11371
2003	498	13065
2004	508	14583
2005	539	16595
2006	664	18569
2007	670	21509
2008	719	24050
2009	803	26461
2010	872	29702
2011	902	34103
2012	920	37790
2013	1029	41973
2014	1047	46410
2015	1102	48953
2016	1114	50861
2017	1175	53179
2018	1126	58633
2019	1230	63717
2020	1392	74112
2021	1264	81024
2022	1156	81486
2023	1215	79926

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	18	19	25
	41	45	69
	38	43	107
	77	84	171
	49	56	182
	56	67	208
	71	87	242
	73	87	243
	84	96	291
	94	107	338
	87	95	346
	90	103	351
	96	113	360
	85	99	373
	104	124	381
	104	122	382
	94	116	388
	97	114	389
	98	114	401
	124	144	411
	109	128	423
	117	139	425
	112	127	440
	129	151	447
	96	111	479
	131	156	506
	99	126	518
	117	141	521
	132	160	546
	143	170	555
	137	164	561
	111	136	565
	154	181	583
	133	158	590
	162	186	608
	144	172	690
	166	196	748
	185	217	867
	163	196	913
	175	210	979
	156	191	1158

Psychology rankings

Tufts University ranked 64th for Psychology in the United States and 117th in the World with 27,280 publications made and 1,153,559 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking	Location
#64 of 1,527	In
#73 of 1,612	In
#117 of 6,528	In

Tufts University Psychology Publications & Citations

Year	Psychology publications	Psychology citations
1991	288	4509
1992	273	4884
1993	299	5183
1994	327	5720
1995	340	6189
1996	361	7009
1997	359	7899
1998	366	9020
1999	349	10031
2000	387	11598
2001	401	12813
2002	464	14113
2003	489	16097
2004	420	17724
2005	460	20426
2006	566	22334
2007	641	25115
2008	632	27392
2009	739	30339
2010	838	33677
2011	842	37647
2012	808	42188
2013	931	45353
2014	970	49353
2015	1116	52309
2016	1087	53553
2017	1216	55625
2018	1115	59937
2019	1265	65094
2020	1466	73601
2021	1425	81563
2022	1269	82544
2023	1288	80509

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	54	63	95
	51	62	99
	77	87	120
	63	72	120
	65	77	152
	66	79	168
	95	109	178
	120	134	227
	111	126	228
	119	132	237
	156	182	282
	343	379	709
	256	288	712

Physics rankings

Tufts University ranked 90th for Physics in the United States and 315th in the World with 25,872 publications made and 986,341 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking	Location
#90 of 1,485	In
#102 of 1,569	In
#315 of 6,603	In

Tufts University Physics Publications & Citations

Year	Physics publications	Physics citations
1991	289	3949
1992	308	4550
1993	298	4693
1994	312	5140
1995	382	5502
1996	370	6037
1997	329	6496
1998	383	7279
1999	385	8220
2000	415	9125
2001	385	9878
2002	513	10442
2003	460	12426
2004	485	13275
2005	518	15283
2006	589	16684
2007	626	19600
2008	647	21448
2009	697	23157
2010	788	26204
2011	825	29784
2012	823	33185
2013	935	36279
2014	907	40502
2015	979	43472
2016	953	45235
2017	1067	47327
2018	970	52074
2019	1015	56588
2020	1122	66153
2021	1119	72054
2022	1000	71784
2023	1109	71587

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	60	67	97
	68	74	131
	52	58	151
	83	94	254
	97	108	265
	84	96	291
	87	95	346
	90	103	351
	100	114	359
	104	124	381
	98	116	404
	112	127	440
	107	123	503
	132	155	526

Environmental Science rankings

Tufts University ranked 85th for Environmental Science in the United States and 257th in the World with 25,087 publications made and 939,145 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#85 of 1,598	In
#102 of 1,687	In
#257 of 6,798	In

Tufts University Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year	Environmental Science publications	Environmental Science citations
1991	247	3325
1992	247	3670
1993	269	4110
1994	263	4243
1995	300	4680
1996	308	5077
1997	272	5419
1998	347	6440
1999	384	7262
2000	368	8288
2001	444	9245
2002	468	10573
2003	485	12183
2004	512	13870
2005	520	15622
2006	626	18101
2007	614	20440
2008	664	22058
2009	747	25508
2010	746	27822
2011	815	31686
2012	790	34785
2013	824	38736
2014	899	42573
2015	921	44725
2016	956	44908
2017	1058	46908
2018	1004	50584
2019	1162	56632
2020	1283	64795
2021	1221	71677
2022	1126	71792
2023	1191	70612

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	46	54	186
	77	89	186
	83	99	211
	83	99	252
	73	84	268
	93	112	308
	98	117	333
	96	113	360
	97	115	424
	131	155	494
	126	152	499
	111	136	565
	127	151	584
	125	153	589
	116	145	626
	154	183	666
	155	187	748

Mathematics rankings

Tufts University ranked 83rd for Mathematics in the United States and 215th in the World with 14,220 publications made and 602,524 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking	Location
#83 of 1,371	In
#95 of 1,451	In
#215 of 6,305	In

Tufts University Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year	Mathematics publications	Mathematics citations
1991	74	868
1992	94	960
1993	98	1129
1994	89	1358
1995	97	1519
1996	144	1800
1997	126	2000
1998	138	2259
1999	138	2646
2000	139	3123
2001	182	3563
2002	224	4470
2003	223	4907
2004	228	5917
2005	264	7009
2006	278	7845
2007	342	9200
2008	369	10558
2009	422	12239
2010	439	13986
2011	469	15893
2012	450	17986
2013	536	20347
2014	584	22401
2015	619	24771
2016	673	25491
2017	736	26882
2018	702	29879
2019	779	33636
2020	947	38559
2021	978	44457
2022	852	47036
2023	911	46933

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	72	80	129
	79	90	196
	116	128	221
	108	126	312
	147	172	747
	166	196	748
	164	193	761

Economics rankings

Tufts University ranked 79th for Economics in the United States and 172nd in the World with 9,103 publications made and 269,565 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.

Economics ranking	Location
#79 of 1,317	In
#92 of 1,400	In
#172 of 5,995	In

Tufts University Economics Publications & Citations

Year	Economics publications	Economics citations
1991	72	557
1992	68	601
1993	79	689
1994	81	879
1995	82	882
1996	108	950
1997	75	987
1998	80	1166
1999	88	1315
2000	111	1585
2001	163	1906
2002	128	2193
2003	132	2656
2004	146	3003
2005	153	3457
2006	175	3784
2007	196	4475
2008	203	5097
2009	257	6305
2010	262	6817
2011	297	7649
2012	272	8678
2013	306	9662
2014	335	10782
2015	383	11521
2016	393	11730
2017	474	12566
2018	440	13619
2019	496	15672
2020	624	18976
2021	593	21602
2022	572	22125
2023	604	22425

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	33	36	53
	35	41	88
	45	51	97
	60	68	114
	72	80	129
	46	55	187
	46	52	193
	108	126	312
	123	143	389
	152	172	504
	86	108	511

Business rankings

Tufts University ranked 115th for Business in the United States and 339th in the World with 8,676 publications made and 237,136 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking	Location
#115 of 1,334	In
#135 of 1,412	In
#339 of 6,187	In

Tufts University Business Publications & Citations

Year	Business publications	Business citations
1991	60	597
1992	59	686
1993	63	789
1994	64	841
1995	82	916
1996	108	1011
1997	92	966
1998	89	1111
1999	102	1356
2000	112	1563
2001	140	1780
2002	127	2224
2003	143	2648
2004	151	2920
2005	167	3219
2006	186	3718
2007	194	4413
2008	198	5138
2009	249	5883
2010	245	6418
2011	307	7391
2012	285	8416
2013	289	9470
2014	311	10439
2015	383	11015
2016	388	11235
2017	439	11875
2018	415	12949
2019	465	14655
2020	552	17366
2021	505	19557
2022	465	19523
2023	472	19913

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	35	39	55
	72	80	129
	46	54	167
	77	84	171
	81	94	185
	46	55	187
	108	121	219
	98	112	222
	96	107	232
	120	138	240
	116	132	260
	130	151	373
	123	143	389
	125	148	413
	132	153	414
	152	172	504
	169	192	581
	165	192	620
	204	233	710
	199	230	745
	166	196	748

Art & Design rankings

Tufts University ranked 92nd for Art & Design in the United States and 249th in the World with 4,858 publications made and 121,889 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking	Location
#92 of 1,321	In
#108 of 1,404	In
#249 of 5,720	In

Tufts University Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year	Art & Design publications	Art & Design citations
1991	32	366
1992	39	449
1993	55	458
1994	49	506
1995	57	582
1996	60	706
1997	55	704
1998	79	782
1999	74	793
2000	57	1008
2001	87	1092
2002	80	1260
2003	93	1601
2004	87	1678
2005	70	1909
2006	106	2114
2007	116	2429
2008	111	2759
2009	152	3248
2010	157	3531
2011	162	4041
2012	161	4866
2013	166	5030
2014	167	5505
2015	188	5890
2016	197	5912
2017	222	6276
2018	183	6978
2019	212	7668
2020	232	8703
2021	233	9496
2022	218	9591
2023	234	9633

The following table provides academic rankings for Tufts University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield	United States ranking	North America ranking	World rank
	64	71	139
	85	94	171
	57	69	183
	71	83	185
	75	86	190
	84	98	199
	87	102	222
	83	96	233
	59	69	243
	57	67	245
	57	67	245
	89	107	252
	79	96	272
	82	100	279
	135	157	395
	126	146	406
	132	153	414
	115	137	451
	153	177	517
	130	154	581
	133	158	590

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The  Master of Science in Economics  provides a deep understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of economics. As a student in the MS in Economics program, you will develop critical thinking skills and quantitative tools to solve problems associated with important economic, political, and social issues.

Program Outcomes

The Economics master's program offers excellent preparation for students who wish to go on to careers in consulting firms, government and international agencies, teaching, the financial sector, and research. It prepares graduates to work in a variety of areas and specialties, including among others economic development and growth, international economic relations, income inequality, environment, education, housing, and competition policy. The master's program also provides exceptional background for students who wish to go on to doctoral study in economics or related subjects, such as marketing, finance, and accounting.

Application Requirements

• Application fee
• Personal statement
• GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
• Transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Tuition and Financial Aid

See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs. Note: This program is eligible for federal loans and Tufts tuition scholarships.

The department offers two degree program tracks:

MS in Economics: Course-Based track

An 8-course program that can be completed in one year, without a thesis.

MS in Economics: Research-Based track*

A 12-course program to be completed in two years, with a master's thesis.

*All students are initially accepted into the course-based track and may apply to transfer to the research-based track at the end of the second semester. Both MS Programs carry STEM certification.

Career Outcomes

Average Salary: $130K+

Average Age: 24

*Sources: GSAS-SOE Graduate Exit Survey 2020 - 2021 and Academic Analytics (Alumni Insights)

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MS in Economics

The MS in Economics provides a deep understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of economics and the quantitative tools required for research careers in economics. The program offers the following two degree program tracks, which students can choose from based on their own preferences and academic and professional needs:

• The MS in Economics: Course-based track — An eight-course program, which can be completed in one year, without a thesis.
• The MS in Economics: Research-based track — A twelve-course program to be completed in two years, with a master's thesis.

All students are initially accepted into the course-based track and may apply to the research-based track at the end of the second semester. The decision to accept students into the research-based track is based on performance in the first academic year. Both degree tracks are attractive to students looking for advancement in both professional and academic careers, and both carry STEM certification. 

Upon receiving their degree, students pursue a variety of options. Some enroll in PhD programs in economics or related subjects, such as marketing, finance and accounting. The MS in Economics provides students with an exceptional background for doctoral study. Students may also apply to the department's Neubauer Family Program in Economics and Public Policy (PhD). The MS coursework may count for credit towards the doctoral degree and is determined in consultation with the relevant program director.

Some graduates find employment in consulting firms, government and international agencies. Other graduates pursue careers such as teaching (either at community colleges or private secondary schools), working in the financial sector, or conducting research at various institutions.

Course-based Track

Program requirements and policies.

• Students in the MS in Economics course-based track must complete a one-year residency requirement and must pass eight semester-long courses. A grade of B- or above is considered passing.
• There are six required core courses for the MS in Economics consisting of three required two-semester sequences in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics/econometrics.
• The final two courses needed to complete the course-based track are elective courses. The electives may be selected from a variety of approved courses within the department, or from approved courses offered outside the department at Tufts such as The Fletcher School, the School of Engineering, or in departments such as Mathematics, Computer Science, or Psychology. They could also include courses taken at nearby institutions, including Boston College, Boston University, and Brandeis University. A maximum of two graduate courses taken elsewhere can be transferred, subject to the approval of the department. Students may petition for inclusion of other courses not currently on the list.

The table below describes how students fulfill the requirements for the course-based MS in Economics, in one academic year.  

Fall Semester:	Economics 201: Statistics Economics 203: Microeconomic Theory I Economics 205: Macroeconomic Theory I One Approved Elective
Spring Semester:	Economics 202: Econometrics Economics 204: Microeconomic Theory II Economics 206: Macroeconomic Theory II One Approved Elective

Research-based Track

• Students in the MS in Economics research-based track must complete a two-year residency requirement and thirteen semester-long courses [a total of forty-three (43) semester-hour units.]
• The Economic Research seminars EC211 and EC212 : two-unit courses taken each semester. These courses require that students attend seminars and lectures at the department on a semi-weekly basis. Students are expected to read the papers, present a summary of the paper to the instructor and actively participate in the seminar.
• An additional Applied Econometrics elective course:  The Applied Econometrics graduate course will focus on an empirical analysis of the material learned in the six core courses. It will also provide additional econometric tools necessary for students to be able to carry out a substantive research project. Together, the Applied Econometrics course and the thesis will serve as a capstone for the research-based MS in Economics degree. 
• Two master's thesis courses:  The thesis must be a major research project that is conducted under the supervision of a member of the department. The completed thesis must be presented and successfully defended in an oral examination administered by a formal thesis committee. Thesis credit is awarded when a final draft is approved by the thesis committee. It is important to note that a master's thesis must contain original work and cannot be submitted as a paper in other courses.

The table below indicates how students typically complete the research-based MS in Economics.

Fall Semester:	Economics 201: Statistics Economics 203: Microeconomic Theory I Economics 205: Macroeconomic Theory I One Approved Elective
Spring Semester:	Economics 202: Econometrics Economics 204: Microeconomic Theory II Economics 206: Macroeconomic Theory II One Approved Elective
Fall Semester:	Economics 207: Applied Econometrics course (three credits) Economics 211: Research Methods Seminar (two credits) Economics 295: Master Thesis (three credits)
Spring Semester:	Economics 212: Theory Research Seminar (two credits) Economics 296: Master Thesis (three credits)

Economics at Tufts University

Economics degrees available at tufts, tufts economics rankings.

Ranking Type	Rank
	17
	33
	33
	33
	35
	36
	39
	40
	41
	43
	44
	45
	45
	51
	51
	56
	59
	85
	109
	110
	111
	138
	144
	154
	168
	170
	173
	198
	205
	291
	307
	445
	455
	483
	490

Popularity of Economics at Tufts

How much do economics graduates from tufts make, salary of economics graduates with a bachelor's degree.

The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Tufts is $63,321. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.

How Much Student Debt Do Economics Graduates from Tufts Have?

Student debt of economics graduates with a bachelor's degree.

While getting their bachelor's degree at Tufts, economics students borrow a median amount of $17,850 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.

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Economics student diversity at tufts, tufts economics bachelor’s program.

Of the 215 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Tufts, about 67% were men and 33% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in economics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	6
Hispanic or Latino	11
White	107
Non-Resident Aliens	34
Other Races	25

Tufts Economics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Tufts. About 68% were men and 32% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in economics.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	1
Non-Resident Aliens	13
Other Races	0

Most Popular Majors Related to Economics

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	74
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	26
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Economics and Public Policy

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The sustainability of economic development and growth have become central policy concerns of our time. In order to address these issues, you will need the ability to integrate comparative and international political economy perspectives.

The mission of the joint Ph.D. program in Economics and Public Policy to produce scholars and policy-makers who can address the emerging critical issues centered on economic development.

Offered jointly by Tufts Department of Economics and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the Economics and Public Policy program draws upon the expertise of well-established scholars whose work centers on development, energy, and environmental issues, political economy and, in particular, on the intersection of these concerns.

The program includes three required, two-term core courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics-econometrics. These will typically be followed by field courses in the areas of development, energy and environmental policy, and political economy. Suggested coursework and research schedules for completion of the degree are shown below.

Students entering with:	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
B.A./B.S.	-- Core methods courses in Econ (6) -- 2 electives towards field requirements.	-- Completion of field requirements. -- Qualifying exams. -- Research paper.	-- Defend dissertation prospectus. -- Begin thesis research.	-- Continue dissertation research.	-- Complete & defend dissertation.
MALD (Fletcher) [Assume field requirements completed]	-- Core methods courses in Econ (6) -- 2 electives towards field requirements. -- Qualifying exams.	-- Research paper. -- Defend dissertation prospectus. -- Begin thesis research.	-- Continue dissertation research.	-- Complete & defend dissertation.
M.S. (Tufts Economics) [Assumes core methods courses completed]	-- Completion of field requirements. -- Qualifying exams. -- Research paper.	-- Defend dissertation prospectus. -- Begin thesis research.	-- Continue dissertation research.	-- Complete & defend dissertation.
M.A. or M.S. (External)	-- Equivalency exams in core methods. -- Core methods as necessary. -- Begin field courses.*	-- Completion of field requirements. -- Qualifying exams. -- Research paper.	-- Defend dissertation prospectus. -- Begin thesis research.	-- Continue dissertation research.	-- Complete & defend dissertation.
* Students entering with a master's degree in economics may be exempt from the core courses, in which case completion of field requirements can be accelerated into the first year.

All students will choose two fields of study from among the following areas: 1) Development Economics; 2) Energy and Environmental Policy; and 3) Comparative and International Political Economy. Each field will require three courses for completion, including a required core course. The courses taken to fulfill the field requirements must be approved by the program's Advising and Curriculum Committee, which is made up of Economics and Fletcher faculty, and chaired by a member of the program's Steering Committee. Each student's transcript will indicate his or her field of study.

Progression through the program will require that students demonstrate "Acceptable" performance. This will include earning passing grades in all courses. It will also require passing field exams in two of the three fields listed above.

• Online application for admission
• Scanned copies of all college transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation: one for certificate programs, two for the engineering management program, and three for all other degree programs
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement elaborating on your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study at Tufts
• Application fee of $85 
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Achieved competitive scores on both the verbal and quantitative reasoning sections of the GRE
• Applicants who are not native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the internet based exam is required for M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. applicants, and a minimum score of 85 is required for M.F.A. applicants. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. 
• Scholarships

For students who show scholarly promise, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering offer scholarships, fellowships, and research or teaching assistantships to full-time students in doctoral programs. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences also offers awards to full-time students in master’s programs. Certificate students are not eligible for these awards.

• Tuition Scholarships are available in most master's and doctoral programs for qualified students.
• Teaching Assistantships are offered by most departments.
• Research Assistantships are generally available in the science and engineering areas.
• Fellowships are offered to students who demonstrate outstanding records of achievement and a well-articulated plan of study.

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