Cost of Emerson
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $82,669 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $59,044 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $21,652 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
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| Average net price after aid | $49,215 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $49,140 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $43,321 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $42,830 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $47,619 |
| $110,001+ | $59,402 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Emerson's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Emerson
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Marketing | 99 | $55,658 | $22,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 67 | $54,462 | $21,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 108 | $47,775 | $20,500 |
| Business/Commerce | 109 | $45,871 | $22,781 |
| Journalism | 135 | $43,207 | $23,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 210 | $39,432 | $22,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 768 | $38,235 | $21,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 225 | $33,442 | $24,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 43 | $25,966 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 19 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 26 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (12)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Marketing | 89 | $73,467 | $41,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 635 | $69,037 | $94,321 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 34 | $65,081 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 64 | $54,639 | $51,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $50,774 | $61,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 39 | $49,506 | $41,000 |
| Publishing | 72 | $46,372 | $51,250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 177 | $44,786 | $57,896 |
| Business/Commerce | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 29 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 16 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Merrimack College | North Andover | $39,219 | 70% | $74,412 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston | $30,134 | 91% | $94,995 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham | $30,606 | 41% | $85,519 |
| Suffolk University | Boston | $40,008 | 82% | $75,345 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston | $43,891 | 85% | $103,156 |
| Bentley University | Waltham | $38,969 | 45% | $126,427 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge | $14,815 | 4.5% | $152,553 |
| Endicott College | Beverly | $39,219 | 71% | $77,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Emerson's acceptance rate?
Emerson College admits 51% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,358 on the SAT.
How much does Emerson cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $82,669 a year (tuition and fees: $59,044). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $49,215 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $49,140.
How much do Emerson graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $67,317 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 37th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is marketing ($55,658 a year after graduation).
What is Emerson's graduation rate?
80% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.