Is Emerson College worth it?
Emerson College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city). It awarded 1,712 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in cinematography and film, speech-language pathology and creative writing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,413
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,925
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,832
Average net price
$49,180
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
1,712
Years to pay back
3.5 years
Students (undergrad)
3,870
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $27,032 | $49,951 | 460 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $19,560 | $44,760 | 136 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $33,441 | $51,742 | 122 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $39,703 | $63,337 | 101 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $41,651 | $76,623 | 83 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $61,401 | $74,005 | 58 |
| Publishing | Master's | $44,046 | $61,304 | 49 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $40,714 | $56,485 | 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $40,575 | $57,493 | 42 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $44,108 | $59,202 | 34 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $28,606 | $59,301 | 30 |
| Marketing | Master's | $67,474 | $93,412 | 29 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $39,183 | $49,381 | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $39,309 | $53,881 | 21 |
| Journalism | Master's | $43,011 | $48,294 | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 470 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 326 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 116 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 110 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | Master's | 42 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's | 42 |
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Sources: federal figures for Emerson College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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