by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Johns Hopkins degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Johns Hopkins measures up.
Johns Hopkins is ranked #1,348 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Maryland, it ranks #26 of 45 for value.
Among the majors Johns Hopkins offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Sciences | #11 of 23 |
| Behavioral Science | #11 of 23 |
| Psychology | #11 of 23 |
| Human Biology | #11 of 19 |
| Biology | #11 of 19 |
| Cognitive Science | #12 of 37 |
| Biophysics | #16 of 47 |
| Experimental Psychology | #16 of 41 |
| Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology | #18 of 40 |
| International Relations | #18 of 115 |
Below is the detailed Johns Hopkins value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Johns Hopkins University is ranked #1 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #26 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Johns Hopkins financial aid page to be sure.
Johns Hopkins University is ranked #1,348 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Johns Hopkins University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Johns Hopkins costs about $35,605. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $142,421 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $85,994 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,809 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $35,605 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $142,421 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Johns Hopkins net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Johns Hopkins costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Johns Hopkins degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,976 | — | — |
| All Students | $142,421 | #1,348 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,236 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,976 | — | — |
| All Students | $142,421 | #26 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,236 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Johns Hopkins shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,473 |
| $30K–$48K | $2,708 |
| $48K–$75K | $4,431 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,085 |
| Over $110K | $38,745 |
About 75% of Johns Hopkins undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $50,356 per year. Get more details on the Johns Hopkins financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Johns Hopkins net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.