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3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

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US ranking
position: 3
Tuition & fees per year: $66,670
Acceptance rate: 8.00%
Median alumni salary: $89,069
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Johns Hopkins University?

Johns Hopkins University exhibits exceptionally high graduation rates, placing it firmly among the top institutions in the nation. The overall graduation rate stands at 95%, reflecting a very strong record of student achievement. This rate is consistently mirrored across genders, with men graduating at 94% and women at 95%, both considered very high and within the top 5% percentile nationwide.

Students at Johns Hopkins also benefit from a remarkable retention rate of 98%, indicating a high level of student satisfaction and institutional support in their academic journey. These figures suggest that nearly all freshmen continue their studies beyond the first year, which typically predicts higher graduation outcomes.

The four-year graduation rate is 87%, a very high value that signals most undergraduates complete their degrees within the traditional timeframe. Furthermore, the six-year graduation rate reaches 95%, underscoring that even those who take additional time tend to finish their programs successfully.

This impressive graduation performance reflects Johns Hopkins University's commitment to academic rigor and support, making it an attractive choice for students aiming to complete their studies efficiently and effectively.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Johns Hopkins University?

Graduates of Johns Hopkins University experience a wide range of earning potentials depending on their chosen field of study. Those who focus on Computer and Information Sciences, General, tend to achieve some of the highest earnings, with median salaries reaching approximately $105,950. Similarly, degrees in Mechanical Engineering yield competitive incomes around $70,563, while Mathematics graduates can expect earnings near $70,019.

Graduates in Economics also see strong earning potential, with median salaries around $69,157, followed by those studying Chemical Engineering, earning about $51,234. Students in International Relations and National Security Studies earn roughly $57,526, and Political Science and Government graduates make approximately $52,083.

Fields related to the biomedical sciences and life sciences display varied outcomes. For instance, graduates with degrees in Biomedical/Medical Engineering report median earnings around $35,386. Biology and related disciplines such as Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences show more modest earnings, with medians near $19,624 and $21,367, respectively, while Neurobiology and Neurosciences graduates earn about $24,801.

In the social sciences and humanities, those graduating with a focus on Psychology earn about $28,536, and Public Health graduates have median earnings near $29,342. Degrees in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies result in earnings close to $35,359. The multi/interdisciplinary studies category also yields a median salary of approximately $33,925.

Fields such as Behavioral Sciences and Cognitive Science show median salaries of $17,641 and $20,134 respectively, indicating more moderate earning outcomes. Music graduates, in comparison, tend to have lower median earnings, around $13,282.

Johns Hopkins University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 95%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 87%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 95%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Johns Hopkins University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 27

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: Full - time undergraduates only

Group: Full - time undergraduates only

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

Full - time undergraduates only

On campus employer recruitment

Full - time undergraduates only

Johns Hopkins University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

7411

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

314

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

257

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

4192133

Engineering

130152282

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

112

English Language and Literature/Letters

19524

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

200130330

Mathematics and Statistics

235578

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

392059

Philosophy and Religious Studies

325

Physical Sciences

192241

Psychology

441559

Social Sciences

8776163

Visual and Performing Arts

435194

Health Professions and Related Programs

10429133

History

459

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

101

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

19846244

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services

2810

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

150353503

Education

507156663

Engineering

3957571152

Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians

5878136

English Language and Literature/Letters

9430124

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

211435

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

7663491115

Mathematics and Statistics

152273425

Military Technologies and Applied Sciences

111425

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

11546161

Philosophy and Religious Studies

246

Physical Sciences

11985204

Psychology

9514

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

493079

Social Sciences

5937121305

Visual and Performing Arts

6639105

Health Professions and Related Programs

8902831173

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7316211352

History

268

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

314

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

23335

Education

692190

Engineering

2977106

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

448

English Language and Literature/Letters

358

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

224

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

10968177

Mathematics and Statistics

31720

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

325

Philosophy and Religious Studies

033

Physical Sciences

163753

Psychology

606

Social Sciences

91726

Visual and Performing Arts

7916

Health Professions and Related Programs

772198

History

5813