Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 90.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 91.8%
- Retention Rate
- 96.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $80,137
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $193/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies. | Master | $194,665 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Master | $162,817 | $170,901 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $135,250 | $47,269 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $134,287 | $60,046 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $104,440 | $174,639 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $100,571 | $63,050 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $83,177 | $15,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $77,283 | $19,500 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $72,711 | $134,617 |
| Genetics. | Master | $72,671 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $67,173 | $146,677 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master | $66,325 | $66,876 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,055 | $19,750 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $63,028 | |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor | $63,005 |
Outcomes Overview
Emory graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $18,250, below the national average of around $30,000. Monthly loan payments of $193 represent just 3% of the typical graduate's $61,856 first-year salary. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 reflects strong financial positioning after graduation. Emory's reputation opens doors in consulting, finance, healthcare, and law. The business school feeds into top investment banks and consulting firms. Many graduates pursue medical school through Emory's own strong programs. With 93% employment rates and earnings climbing to $80,137 within a decade, graduates see substantial returns. This represents a strong return on investment for those who can manage the upfront costs.