by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Emory University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Emory University came in at #47 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.This rank is quite an honor since it puts the school in the Top 1% of the country for overall quality.As a result, Emory is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.In addition, Emory took the #2 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Emory came in at #47.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking.This makes Emory a recipient of this year’s Best Doctorate Schools badge.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Georgia, Emory came in at #2.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingEmory ranked #47 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Emory took the #2 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Georgia.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Emory took the #47 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Emory took the #2 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Georgia.
For the last year in which we have data, 7,768 graduate students decided that Emory University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Emory is made up of 64.3% women and 35.7% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 42.1% of the graduate students who attend Emory are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Emory. Around 20.0% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,480 | $67,480 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
The typical graduate student at Emory who borrowed carries a median debt of $19,368.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Emory enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $122,371.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from Emory is $91,010.
Graduate students who earn their graduate certificate at Emory enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $87,660.
Professional degree recipients from Emory earn an average early-career salary of $117,584.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Emory with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Services | $196,592 |
| Business & Commerce | $191,246 |
| Business Administration & Management | $189,646 |
| Medical Science | $188,661 |
| Allied Health Professions | $134,426 |
| Law | $129,964 |
| Nursing | $124,686 |
| Medicine | $107,716 |
| Computer Information Systems | $100,240 |
| General Biology | $96,111 |
Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia.The location of Emory is great for students who prefer living in an urban area. Get more details about the location of Emory University.
Contact details for Emory are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322 |
| Phone: | 404-727-6123 |
| Website: | www.emory.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/EmoryUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/emoryuniversity |
36.6% of the graduate students at Emory University took at least one class online.Approximately 11.0% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 5 | — |
| Behavioral Science | 3 | — |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 6 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | 37 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 4 | — |
| Chemistry | 30 | — |
| Cognitive Science | 6 | — |
| Computer Science | 13 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 14 | — |
| Economics | 2 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4 | — |
| General Biology | 68 | $96,111 |
| General English Literature | 5 | — |
| General Psychology | 10 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 2 | — |
| History | 5 | — |
| Legal Research | 4 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 1 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 5 | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Nursing | 5 | — |
| Nutrition Science | 4 | — |
| Philosophy | 6 | — |
| Physics | 5 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 5 | — |
| Religious Studies | 18 | $80,807 |
| Romance Languages | 4 | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 6 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | $87,660 |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 290 | $129,964 |
| Medicine | 134 | $107,716 |
| Nursing | 32 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 63 | $82,169 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 25 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 38 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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