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Tuition Rates for 2025-2026
While most tuition rate changes are effective in the fall term each academic year, The Trustees of Tufts College reserve the right to change the tuition or to establish additional fees or charges for special features or services whenever such action is deemed advisable. We will provide the earliest possible notification of changes in tuition and other fees. The following information based on 2025-2026 tuition rates and does not include university fees.
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The post-baccalaureate certificate cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
Total Credit Hour Requirements:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science: 17-23 credits
- Pathway MS in in Computer Science: 7 credits
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The post-baccalaureate certificate cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
Total Credit Hour Requirements:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Science: 17-23 credits
- Pathway MS in Data Science: 7-11 credits
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The School of Engineering cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,799
- Total Credit Hours: 30
- Approximate cost of attendance: $53,970
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The School of Engineering cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,799
- Total Credit Hours: 30
- Approximate cost of attendance: $53,970
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The School of Engineering cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,799
- Total Credit Hours: 30
- Approximate cost of attendance: $53,970
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The School of Engineering cost per credit is $1,799 for graduate courses and $1,097 for undergraduate-level courses (numbered below 100). Please visit the Student Financial Services website for details regarding the estimated cost of attendance for graduate students.
- Cost per credit hour: $1,799
- Total Credit Hours: 30
- Approximate cost of attendance: $53,970
Scholarship Opportunities
We understand that pursuing a graduate degree is a significant investment. Tufts School of Engineering offers several scholarship opportunities and financial resources to help support students enrolled in our online programs. Please note that scholarships cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarships without advance permission from the School of Engineering Dean of Graduate Education.
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Alumni who return to Tufts School of Engineering can earn their master’s degree at a reduced tuition rate. Alumni are eligible for Double Jumbo Scholarships with benefits that include:
- 20 percent discount on tuition
- Waived graduate application fees
- Only submitting two letters of recommendation
Tufts alumni returning to the School of Engineering should discuss their eligibility with an enrollment advisor.
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Tufts School of Engineering offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to online students each semester. Applicants are reviewed for a scholarship and program admission at the same time.
A separate scholarship application is not required. The scholarship covers 10 percent of the tuition for each semester of a candidate’s program. The scholarship cannot be transferred to a future start term, and cannot be combined with any other Tufts University scholarship (with the exception of Yellow Ribbon).
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MS in Engineering Management and MS in Technology Management & Leadership Scholarships
Tufts Gordon Institute awards merit-based tuition scholarships to both U.S. citizens/permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens. Recipients will be notified of the amount of their award at the time of acceptance. These scholarships are percentage-per-credit based awards that will be applied throughout the duration of the student's enrollment in their Tufts Gordon Institute graduate program.Merit is assessed through the application for admission. To be considered for a tuition scholarship, applicants must fill out the financial aid section of the online application. We strongly encourage applicants who want to be considered for a Tufts Gordon Institute scholarship to apply by the priority deadline.
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Yellow Ribbon Scholarships
The current Yellow Ribbon Scholarship award at Tufts is $5,000 annually for students enrolled in the Friedman School, the Fletcher School, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Engineering. You can find additional information about the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.Additional Benefits
Tufts University welcomes serving US military members and veterans aspiring to advance their careers. Currently serving and honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces are eligible to receive an application fee waiver. Please select "Currently serving, or honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces" in the application information section when applying to your program of interest. Learn more about service member opportunities in the School of Engineering. -
Tufts School of Engineering offers undergraduate STEM majors and alums from select institutions (Lafayette College, Olin College, Smith College, Union College, and Wellesley College) an accelerated path to a master’s degree.
Program benefits
- Lower tuition cost: You will receive a 20 percent tuition scholarship.
- Streamlined application process:
- No application fee
- Only two letters of recommendation are required
- GRE scores are not required
Students from Bridge Universities applying to the School of Engineering should discuss their eligibility with an enrollment advisor.
Student Loans
Students may be eligible for federal and private education loans. Contact our financial aid office to learn more about loan options.
Military Scholarships
Tufts School of Engineering welcomes serving military members and veterans aspiring to advance their careers.
Advanced technical training can lead to greater job mobility, higher salaries, and long-term professional development.
- Computer science occupations are expected to grow 23 percent by 2032¹, with master’s degree holders earning an average salary of $112,000.²
- Data science roles are expected to grow 35 percent by 2032¹, and professionals with a data science master’s degree earn over $100,000 on average.²
- Technology and engineering management employment is expected to grow by 17% by 2032¹, with an advanced degree often needed to secure top positions in industry.
¹ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024; ² Payscale, September 2024
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