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Tufts University H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026

Tufts University filed 52 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #885 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 44.7% from last year.

Of those filings, 73.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $75,734, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.

14% of Tufts University's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 1.6 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.

Tufts University's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Postdoctoral Scholar (11 cases), Assistant Professor (7 cases), Research Assistant (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (52).

Tufts University appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.

FY2026 filings

52

Rank #885 nationally

Approval rate

73.1%

38 certified

Median salary

$75,734

National median $126,403

Avg. lottery entries

1.6×

Wage-weighted system

H-1B lottery positioning

Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 14% of Tufts University's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 1.6 entries per filing.

Level I
30 (60%)
Level II
13 (26%)
Level III
4 (8%)
Level IV
3 (6%)

Most-sponsored job titles

Job titleFilingsAvg. salary
Postdoctoral Scholar11$74,751
Assistant Professor7$119,173
Research Assistant4$69,166
Scientist2$81,423
Research Associate2$70,000
Postdoctoral Fellow2$71,384
Research Technician2$48,079
Buddhist Chaplain2$79,629
Research Assistant Professor2$97,138
Assistant Clinical Professor2$162,010

Top worksite states

MA

52 filings

Year-over-year trend

Tufts University filed 94 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 52 in FY2026 — a decrease of 44.7%.

Tufts University H-1B FAQs

Does Tufts University sponsor H-1B visas?

Yes. Tufts University filed 52 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #885 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.

What is Tufts University's H-1B approval rate?

73.1% of Tufts University's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.

How much does Tufts University pay H-1B workers?

Tufts University's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $75,734 (average $91,138). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.

Which jobs does Tufts University sponsor most on H-1B?

Postdoctoral Scholar leads with 11 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $74,751. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.

Where does Tufts University hire H-1B workers?

MA is Tufts University's top H-1B worksite state with 52 filings in FY2026, followed by . Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.

What are the H-1B lottery odds at Tufts University?

No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Tufts University's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 1.6 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.

Other top H-1B sponsors

Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.