Emory University — Atlanta, GA

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at Emory University · Atlanta, GA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $37,286/yr starting out — that's 24% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 13.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $22,585/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $96,990 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$83,622/yr

Starting Salary

$37,286

Finish Rate

91.1%

Household Income

$83,622/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $22,585/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $61,037/yr)

4 Years Total

$334,488

Typical Debt

$18,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,650

What You'd Really Pay

$96,990

That's about $208/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$372,860

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$96,990

Pays for Itself In

13.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+24%

Ahead After 10 Years

$275,870

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost30.7/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed9.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.2/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.7/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.