New Report Says Massachusetts’ Tufts University Should Be in This Group

Massachusetts has long been recognized as one of the nation’s top destinations for higher education. The Bay State is home to some of the most prestigious and historic colleges in the United States, attracting students from around the world. 

The state has an impressive number of colleges and universities and as of the 2024-2025 school year was home to 146 colleges and universities spread across the state. According to data from UnivStats.com, those institutions enrolled nearly 482,000 students, including more than 332,000 undergraduate students and nearly 150,000 graduate students.

Forbes Names this Massachusetts University to Their List of "New Ivies"

That strong educational history continues to gain national recognition. Forbes recently released its annual list of the nation’s “New Ivies,” highlighting schools whose graduates are increasingly viewed by employers as among the most desirable job candidates. The list includes 10 private and 10 public institutions that are producing graduates well-equipped to meet the demands of today’s workforce.

Forbes reported that 37 percent of executives surveyed said they are less likely to hire Ivy League graduates today than they were five years ago. Many employers are expanding their focus to other institutions that consistently produce talented, career-ready graduates.

For the second consecutive year, Massachusetts-based Tufts University earned a spot on the Forbes “New Ivies” list. The university joined several other highly regarded schools, including Carnegie Mellon University, Emory University, Georgetown University, and Northwestern University.

To reach their decisions, Forbes surveyed more than 100 C-suite executives and hiring leaders, asking for their perspectives on recent college graduates and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level jobs. The results underscore Tufts University’s continued reputation as one of the nation’s leading institutions for preparing students for success after graduation.