$123,595
The average salary for a data scientist in the United States*
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98%
of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation
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Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni
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- Fall: March 15
- Spring: September 15
At Tufts, you’ll be trained to excel in electrical engineering fields that range from image and signal processing to nanoscale engineering. Our graduates go on to do great things, founding start-ups, advancing society and industry, and studying in highly-ranked PhD programs—all endeavors supported by their Tufts education.
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Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and prepare for post-graduation employment through the School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program. Apply the theoretical principles you have learned in your coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances your understanding of engineering concepts and prepares you for your future career.
What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.
At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.
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Tufts University is one of the nation’s top research universities, earning a "tier 1" classification from the Carnegie Foundation and membership within the Association of American Universities (AAU). These honors recognize the university’s excellence in interdisciplinary research, education, and leadership. Located a subway ride away from the technology hubs of Boston and Cambridge, Tufts School of Engineering prepares students for success in the classroom, lab, and workplace.
The Tufts electrical engineering program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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- Electronics engineer
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- Robotics engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
Electrical engineers have a key role to play in the research and development of exciting new technologies. With an MS from Tufts, you’ll be prepared for an engineering career in a wide variety of industries, including consumer electronics, renewable energy (particularly solar power), autonomous driving, and more.
Careers for graduates include:
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
- If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission, or December 1 for spring admission.
- The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.
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.
For International Applicants
The MS in data science may be completed in as little as one year or at your own pace. Learn the tools, methods, and practices of data analysis that can be applied to future careers in the industry or further graduate study. Join our interdisciplinary program and prepare yourself for a career in one of the fastest-growing fields today. Choose to study in a fully online program or on campus. Focus areas include: Python programming, machine learning, big data, statistics, computational and theoretical aspects of data science, data analysis and interfaces, and data infrastructure and systems.
$115,680
The average salary for an electrical and electronics engineer in the United States*
*Source: bls.gov
98%
of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation
125,000+
Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni
At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.
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With vibrant research exploring fields from power-aware computing, nano- and opto-electronics, and photonics to information theory, machine learning, and robotics and control systems, there is something for everyone in our electrical engineering program. Our faculty members work with colleagues in the School of Medicine and the School of Arts and Sciences—and collaborate across departments in the School of Engineering—focusing on strategic research areas such as human health and bioengineering, intelligent systems, and the interactions between technology and people.
- Control, energy systems, and robotics
- Electro-optical materials and renewable energy
- Integrated circuits and VLSI
- Microfabrication, nanotechnology, and sensors
- Networks and information theory
- Signal and image
- Small class sizes
- Personalized path of study
- Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
- Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
- Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston
- Data scientist
- Business systems analyst
- Machine learning engineer
- AI researcher
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Careers for graduates include:
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Forget everything you've heard about engineering programs that limit you to a narrow path of study or offer only large lecture-hall courses. We do things differently at Tufts. In our electrical engineering program, you’ll join small classes and immerse yourself in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research led by innovative faculty. Earn your master’s in electrical engineering with a focus on any of these research areas:
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With students who come from over 90 countries, resources for international students are available throughout Tufts. The Tufts International Center supports students and their dependents throughout their Tufts experience including assistance in visa processing, work authorization, and cultural acclimation. Special programs such as Thanksgiving programming, winter housing, and pairing with a local host are offered each year.
Our immigration services and programs and events support the arrival, orientation, and ongoing success of our community members. If you are admitted, here are a few important things to remember:
- Contact Tufts International Center with any questions related to visa processing, work authorization, and cultural acclimation.
- International students on visa must be full-time students. Tufts International Center will issue an I-20 form or IAP-66 form.
- Confirm your enrollment and pay the tuition deposit by April 15 for fall enrollment, or December 1 for spring enrollment.
- Complete and return the International Student Information form to upon receiving your admittance letter.
- Verify that you are able to pay for your educational and living expenses.
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