At a glance
Average net price
$22,585
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.1%
Admission rate
11%
Undergrad size
7,298
In-state tuition
$64,280
Out-of-state tuition
$64,280
Cost of attendance
$83,622
Median earnings (10y)
$80,137
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,520
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 95.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (37%), business (25%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM37%
- Health8%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services3%
- Business24.6%~1,794 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences18.5%~1,349 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences11.2%~818 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~574 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mathematics6.9%~506 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~434 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.7%~412 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.6%~262 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~223 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~223 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.2%~158 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | Master's | 791 | $52,686 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 780 | $72,076 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 774 | $97,878 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 572 | $131,170 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 501 | $74,396 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 437 | $64,577 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 414 | $21,497 | $19,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 336 | $55,058 | $21,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 332 | $54,991 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 321 | $29,174 | $20,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 320 | $29,531 | $18,246 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 288 | $66,121 | $20,983 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 279 | $59,652 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 231 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 218 | $41,204 | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 199 | $20,784 | $20,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 171 | $73,250 | $15,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 171 | $35,286 | $19,883 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 162 | $37,188 | $17,590 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 132 | $68,118 | — |
| Biology, General. | Doctoral | 130 | $52,393 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 121 | $59,923 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 120 | $33,513 | $16,438 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 118 | $26,205 | $21,515 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 107 | $103,815 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 101 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 92 | $30,166 | $20,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 85 | $36,708 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 82 | $36,820 | $23,172 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 82 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 81 | $26,163 | $21,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Master's | 80 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 71 | $27,258 | $19,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 70 | $37,286 | $21,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $30,386 | $21,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master's | 69 | $172,813 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 67 | $45,984 | $19,500 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | First professional | 56 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | 56 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Emory University
Emory University is a large institution located in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,298 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Emory University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,585 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,280 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,622 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.1%, a strong completion outcome. 95.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,137 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Emory University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (37% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Emory University accepts 11% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,520. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Atlanta, Georgia (city), Emory University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Emory University
Q.How much does Emory University cost?
The average net price at Emory University is $22,585 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,622.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Emory University?
Emory University has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Emory University?
Emory University admits 11% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Emory University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Emory University graduate earns $80,137 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Emory University?
Published tuition is $64,280 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Emory University located?
Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30322).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Emory University at their official website.