Program Overview

Introduction to the Fifth-Year Master's Degree Program

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates to complete both their bachelor's degree and master's in Data Analytics within five years. This program allows students to finish the 120 credit-hour undergraduate degree and 30 credit-hour master's degree, receiving both degrees upon completion of the respective requirements.

Program Structure

Graduates of the Fifth-Year Master's Degree Program receive both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Tufts. Each degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for each portion, meaning students graduate with their undergraduate class and later with their master's cohort once graduate requirements are met.

Admissions

Admission to the graduate degree portion of the program is separate from the undergraduate degree portion. Students typically apply to the master's program during their junior year. The criteria for admission include:

• Competitive applicants will have an overall minimum 3.5 GPA
• Applicants are required to submit 2 letters of recommendation
• Applicants are exempted from the GRE requirement
• Applicants are not required to pay the graduate application fee

Degree Programs

The university offers several degree programs, including:

• MS in Data Analytics
• Fifth-Year Master's Degree Program: BA/BS and MS in Data Analytics
• Certificate in Data Analytics
• Certificate in Program and Organizational Evaluation
• Certificate in GIScience
• Certificate in Spatial Data Analytics

Program Details

The Fifth-Year Master's Degree Program is designed for Tufts undergraduates to seamlessly transition into a master's program, enhancing their career prospects in Data Analytics. The program's structure and admissions criteria are tailored to support students in achieving their academic and professional goals.