Emory University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Emory University at a glance

• 7,298

  students enrolled

• 4,813

  degrees and certificates a year

• 91%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,585

  average net price a year

  Tuition $59,920

• $74,980

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $80,137

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Emory University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Emory University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of DeKalb County, where the college is.

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• 222

  open professional jobs

• 34

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in DeKalb County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $77,683

  median household income

  DeKalb County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to clinical (19 open), finance (36 open), sales (27 open), operations (49 open), marketing (7 open), human resources (14 open).

Hiring most: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (40), DeKalb County GA (12), DeKalb County Georgia (12), Oglethorpe Power (8), Emory University (5), Georgia Transmission (5), Illinois Tool Works (5), Cintas (4).

What they hire for: Operations (49), Finance (36), Sales (27), Engineering (21), Clinical (19), Human Resources (14). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.

• DeKalb WorkSorce CenterDecatur · 404-687-3400 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Emory University?

Emory University enrolls about 7,298 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Atlanta, Georgia. It awards about 4,813 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Emory University?

91% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Emory University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $74,980 six years after entry and $80,137 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Emory University offer AI or data science degrees?

Emory University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Emory University?

222 open professional jobs are listed in DeKalb County, 34 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has the most openings.