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Computer Science at Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $105,659/yr (43% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (72% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (295,800 openings/yr)

ROI 5.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #152 of 345 Computer Science programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,615K	$1,512K	$1,023K
Earnings Multiple	6.0x	5.6x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	79	72

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$271,376

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$141,740

48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,500

1.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$168,606

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Tufts University Computer Science graduates command $105,659/yr out of the gate, well above the $73,713 national median. That 43% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

The 37% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 72% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Computer Science graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,500 in median debt clears quickly against $105,659 in annual earnings.

At #152 of 345 Computer Science programs, Tufts University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $168,606 show a 60% jump from the $105,659 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Tufts University

Only 10% of applicants gain admission to Tufts University, reflecting elite selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 6,804 in Medford, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $141,740 — 48% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer Science at Tufts University?

This program scores 79/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer Science nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer Science careers?

With 72% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $1,023,135 in decade earnings vs $1,614,806 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →