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Mathematics & Statistics at Tufts University

If you plan to study mathematics and statistics, take a look at what Tufts University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and approximately 12,219 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 48 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Tufts.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mathematics & Statistics section at the bottom of this page.

Tufts Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Tufts Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at Tufts compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at Tufts is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mathematics & Statistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 148
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 148
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Schools 322

In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Tufts. This makes it the #124 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Tufts

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Tufts University.

Tufts Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Tufts. About 67% were men and 33% were women.

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About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at Tufts are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 28
International Students 7
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

Tufts Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

46% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from Tufts. About 54% were men and 46% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 10
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Tufts also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 2 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

If you plan to be a mathematics and statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Tufts University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 55
Statistics 14
Applied Mathematics 7

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics and statistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Tufts University.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
High School Teachers 26,420 $80,020
Financial Analysts 13,400 $105,540
Biological Scientists 4,470 $84,790
Natural Sciences Managers 4,040 $183,490
Statisticians 3,090 $108,670

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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