Is Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Baltimore, Maryland (large city). It awarded 12,275 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in international relations and affairs, econometrics and quantitative economics and biomedical sciences.
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Federal context for Johns Hopkins University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$89,069
Median earnings 4 years after
$117,419
Median earnings 10 years after
$87,555
Average net price
$18,809
Completion rate
94%
Completions (2024)
12,275
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,693
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Master's | $63,838 | $73,350 | 779 |
| Biotechnology | Master's | $86,279 | $123,994 | 432 |
| Public Health | Master's | $70,790 | $99,605 | 426 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $84,697 | $111,325 | 404 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $76,550 | $114,716 | 391 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $128,210 | $158,699 | 312 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $139,520 | $176,945 | 195 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $95,780 | $118,011 | 183 |
| Medicine | First professional | $68,008 | $98,978 | 165 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $54,741 | $66,778 | 149 |
| Public Health | Graduate certificate | $70,907 | $95,664 | 148 |
| Systems Engineering | Master's | $135,107 | $154,775 | 135 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's | $41,463 | $61,632 | 112 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's | $126,664 | $148,887 | 108 |
| Economics | Master's | $100,054 | $138,425 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | Master's | 652 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Master's | 578 |
| Business Statistics | Master's | 578 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Master's | 559 |
| Management Science | Master's | 522 |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 465 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 347 |
| Education, General | Master's | 293 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 280 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's | 262 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 26% | 9,019 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 7,588 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 5,531 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 2,525 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 1,944 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,753 |
| Information | 3% | 1,163 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 3% | 1,152 |
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Sources: federal figures for Johns Hopkins University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maryland. Counts under 10 are not published.
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