At a glance
Average net price
$18,809
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.8%
Admission rate
6%
Undergrad size
5,693
In-state tuition
$65,230
Out-of-state tuition
$65,230
Cost of attendance
$85,947
Median earnings (10y)
$87,555
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,553
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 98.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (63% of credentials).
- STEM63%
- Health8%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services1%
- Biological sciences25.8%~1,470 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering19.4%~1,102 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science10.3%~585 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences9.4%~538 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~458 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~402 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~284 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics3.5%~199 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology2.9%~165 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.8%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 1,668 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 1,346 | $69,105 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 1,229 | $63,771 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 1,195 | $53,931 | — |
| Biotechnology. | Master's | 891 | $71,632 | — |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 770 | $68,392 | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 703 | $95,401 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 647 | $83,367 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 625 | $111,651 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 522 | $109,954 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 517 | $79,268 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 489 | $76,324 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 388 | $74,230 | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 375 | $135,603 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 359 | $101,186 | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 357 | $21,367 | $10,750 |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 337 | $114,155 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 322 | $105,950 | $12,750 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 320 | $29,342 | $12,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Graduate certificate | 293 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 284 | $105,818 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 272 | $69,157 | $12,494 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 268 | $92,344 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 254 | $24,801 | $12,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 254 | $122,031 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 240 | $58,872 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 237 | $70,019 | $10,859 |
| Statistics. | Master's | 229 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 217 | $80,246 | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies. | Master's | 216 | $40,898 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Master's | 212 | $82,667 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 211 | $57,721 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 208 | $35,386 | $11,207 |
| Physical Sciences, Other. | Master's | 208 | $52,798 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Master's | 205 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Master's | 204 | $34,908 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 200 | — | $14,507 |
| Music. | Master's | 187 | $22,765 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Graduate certificate | 168 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 168 | $13,282 | $23,250 |
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 Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a large institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,693 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Engineering, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Johns Hopkins University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,809 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,230 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,947 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.8%, a strong completion outcome. 98.1% 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 $87,555 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Johns Hopkins University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Engineering, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (63% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), social sciences (13% 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
Johns Hopkins University accepts 6% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,553.
Location & campus
Set in Baltimore, Maryland (city), Johns Hopkins University draws students from across Maryland 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 Johns Hopkins University
Q.How much does Johns Hopkins University cost?
The average net price at Johns Hopkins University is $18,809 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,947.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Johns Hopkins University?
Johns Hopkins University has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Johns Hopkins University?
Johns Hopkins University admits 6% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Johns Hopkins University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Johns Hopkins University graduate earns $87,555 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Johns Hopkins University?
Published tuition is $65,230 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Johns Hopkins University located?
Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, Maryland (ZIP 21218).
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 Johns Hopkins University at their official website.