Johns Hopkins University
Private nonprofit four-year university in Baltimore, MD that costs an average of $18,431 a year after financial aid, admits 6.4% of applicants and graduates 93% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,431
Acceptance rate
6.4%
Graduation rate
93%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$104,590
Private nonprofitLarge city5,693 undergraduates
Cost of Johns Hopkins University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $88,834 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $67,170 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $21,002 |
| Books and supplies | $1,367 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,431 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,772 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,136 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,014 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,170 |
| $110,001+ | $43,081 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Johns Hopkins University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 6.4% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,553 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 740–770 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 780–800 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 34–36 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 93% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $86,265 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $104,590 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 1st of 28 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 23% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.4% |
Majors and programs at Johns Hopkins University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (63)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 365 | $118,344 | $7,625 |
| Economics | 217 | $96,806 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 85 | $85,959 | — |
| Mathematics | 184 | $84,101 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 145 | $76,250 | $7,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 210 | $60,093 | $11,427 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 143 | $59,674 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 72 | $50,127 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 171 | $45,027 | $7,500 |
| Public Health | 327 | $44,604 | $11,700 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 378 | $27,731 | $12,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 268 | $26,717 | $10,050 |
| Music | 166 | $25,851 | $20,500 |
| Anthropology | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 60 | — | — |
| Archeology | 6 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 33 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 30 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 37 | — | — |
| Biology | 59 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 55 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | 95 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Dance | 18 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 40 | — | — |
| Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering Mechanics | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 18 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 10 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | 34 | — | — |
| Human Biology | 52 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 27 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 47 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 23 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | 45 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 49 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 51 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 37 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (100)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 63 | $256,543 | — |
| Biology | 932 | $166,818 | $71,898 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 174 | $154,147 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 153 | $150,326 | $77,747 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 726 | $146,079 | $30,500 |
| Systems Engineering | 423 | $144,552 | $26,223 |
| Statistics | 275 | $142,186 | $28,221 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 243 | $138,933 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 429 | $134,717 | $22,874 |
| Applied Mathematics | 274 | $133,914 | $30,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 72 | $129,117 | $47,969 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 186 | $123,952 | $43,911 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 300 | $120,900 | $28,500 |
| Economics | 952 | $120,814 | $41,003 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 284 | $120,505 | $20,500 |
| Physics | 150 | $114,305 | — |
| Social Sciences | 42 | $112,614 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 88 | $108,801 | $34,914 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 488 | $101,408 | $65,848 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 499 | $100,807 | $41,000 |
| Biotechnology | 931 | $96,186 | $42,441 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 93 | $94,913 | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 27 | $91,051 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 606 | $88,756 | $128,122 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1,430 | $87,121 | $51,500 |
| Political Science and Government | 231 | $87,109 | $44,216 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 41 | $84,670 | — |
| Public Administration | 144 | $84,297 | $51,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 506 | $82,189 | $46,630 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 2,301 | $80,787 | $68,529 |
| Public Health | 604 | $78,534 | $67,861 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 210 | $74,677 | $29,800 |
| Genetics | 84 | $72,716 | $43,418 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 163 | $72,385 | $77,319 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 227 | $70,466 | $38,050 |
| Education | 866 | $65,758 | $41,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 28 | $65,486 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 61 | $64,865 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 120 | $58,113 | $62,484 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 204 | $49,426 | $86,356 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 199 | $45,357 | $39,886 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 35 | $43,032 | — |
| Music | 208 | $37,669 | $41,000 |
| Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics | 70 | — | $43,625 |
| Area Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 44 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 34 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 119 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 60 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 54 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 138 | — | — |
| Demography | 42 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 5 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 43 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 9 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 31 | — | — |
| History | 16 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 56 | — | $42,496 |
| Marketing | 15 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 61 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 193 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 111 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 8 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 12 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 70 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 65 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 79 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 20 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 46 | — | $51,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 61 | $168,556 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 46 | $119,329 | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 59 | $110,716 | $61,500 |
| Public Health | 111 | $94,671 | $32,931 |
| Anthropology | 5 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 93 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 15 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 63 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 46 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 54 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 55 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | 8 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 63 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 34 | — | — |
| Economics | 15 | — | — |
| Education | 90 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 34 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Genetics | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 15 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | — | — |
| History | 23 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 15 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 31 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 22 | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | 18 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 19 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 20 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology | 7 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 2 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 346 | $120,985 | $171,484 |
| Medicine | 223 | $71,012 | $101,083 |
| Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 45 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (63)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 74 | $258,509 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | $134,412 | $56,822 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 323 | $110,116 | $66,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 66 | $99,696 | $86,169 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 24 | $96,954 | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 19 | $94,796 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 55 | $88,296 | $33,071 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 56 | $74,090 | $40,023 |
| Public Health | 774 | $72,808 | $66,140 |
| Information Science/Studies | 37 | $67,467 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics | 4 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 6 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 33 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 5 | — | — |
| Data Science | 3 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 124 | — | $64,375 |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 18 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 11 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | 9 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 24 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 26 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 215 | — | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 1 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Music | 37 | — | — |
| Nanotechnology | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 27 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 23 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 2 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Statistics | 1 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 22 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore | $34,082 | 75% | $90,179 |
| Stevenson University | Owings Mills | $24,904 | 79% | $69,703 |
| Mount St. Mary's University | Emmitsburg | $19,294 | 74% | $69,690 |
| McDaniel College | Westminster | $22,980 | 78% | $62,070 |
| Hood College | Frederick | $21,548 | 78% | $60,061 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore | $42,075 | 77% | $49,751 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore | $23,169 | 78% | $59,069 |
| Washington College | Chestertown | $27,993 | 57% | $74,001 |
About Johns Hopkins University
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 5,693 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | jhu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate?
Johns Hopkins University admits 6.4% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,553 on the SAT.
How much does Johns Hopkins University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $88,834 a year (tuition and fees: $67,170). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,431 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,772.
How much do Johns Hopkins University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $104,590 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($118,344 a year after graduation).
What is Johns Hopkins University's graduation rate?
93% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 98% of first-year students return for a second year.