Computer Science

Program Highlights

Students in the doctoral program work closely with computer science faculty to identify and pursue interdisciplinary learning and research collaboration opportunities across the university.

Current areas of research include:

Doctoral candidates are expected to plan a program of research under the direction of their dissertation supervisor and with the guidance of a faculty committee. Upon completion of this research, the candidate will prepare and publicly defend their dissertation. Students complete the equivalent of 20 courses for the PhD degree, where all but 2 of these may be research courses for those who have satisfied the core competency requirement before matriculation.

Career Outcomes

The program prepares students to change the world with successful careers in industry and academia. Doctoral program graduates often teach in tenure-track positions at prestigious universities, launch innovative start-ups, and go to work at companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and many more.

You will build strong connections with Tufts alumni in industry and at other universities. Our alumni regularly return to campus to sponsor special events, give guest lectures, recruit at our career fairs, and mentor students.