Best Master's Degree Programs at Tufts University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Tufts University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$519,241
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,600
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dentistry.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,568,780 | $128,899 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,470,140 | $123,967 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,344,120 | $117,666 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,215,500 | $111,235 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,112,800 | $106,100 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$530,480 | $76,984 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$489,820 | $74,951 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$411,820 | $71,051 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$326,640 | $66,792 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$270,280 | $63,974 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$172,580 | $59,089 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Nutrition Sciences.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$119,280 | $56,424 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$69,040 | $53,912 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$35,560 | $52,238 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$22,020 | $51,561 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$57,360 | $47,592 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$274,400 | $36,740 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.