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Emory University

Atlanta, GA emory.edu 7,275 students

Emory University's main campus is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood, a few miles outside downtown Atlanta. The campus provides a traditional college environment within close proximity to a major city. Students benefit from a strong research focus, particularly in healthcare and public health, and can engage with facilities like the Winship Cancer Institute and the Emory National Primate Research Center. Its location near the CDC and the International Association of National Public Health Institutes offers unique opportunities in global health initiatives.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,351
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$60,774
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Emory University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 18% of students receive Pell Grants; 11% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $20,585, roughly 66% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,895 $27,580
$30K – $48K $8,640 $34,560
$48K – $75K $11,687 $46,748
$75K – $110K $21,124 $84,496
$110K+ $54,582 $218,328
Sticker price (no aid) $60,774 $243,096
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Emory University

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
78
$80,623/yr Very High 5.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
74
$85,682/yr High 4.2x
Nursing Compare across schools →
72
$79,073/yr High 2.7x
Economics Compare across schools →
69
$71,340/yr Very High 3.3x
International Relations Compare across schools →
46
$45,022/yr High 2.3x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
44
$37,974/yr Moderate 2.3x
Statistics Compare across schools →
43
$60,714/yr Very High 1.5x
Political Science Compare across schools →
43
$46,629/yr Very High 1.6x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
36
$40,019/yr Very High 2.0x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
36
$36,700/yr High 1.9x
History Compare across schools →
32
$33,710/yr High 1.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
31
$37,237/yr High 0.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
31
$32,085/yr High 1.8x
Area Studies Compare across schools →
30
$33,549/yr Very High 2.4x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
30
$32,130/yr High 1.7x
Music Compare across schools →
29
$33,430/yr High 0.4x
English Compare across schools →
27
$36,019/yr Very High 1.6x
Sociology Compare across schools →
27
$30,516/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
22
$23,492/yr High 1.8x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
21
$21,227/yr High 2.0x
Neuroscience Compare across schools →
18
$26,663/yr High 1.7x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
17
$29,909/yr Very High 1.2x