Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
If Harvard is prestige power, Hopkins is research power. Globally synonymous with Medicine, Public Health, and Biomedical Engineering — one of the most research-intensive universities in the world.
Johns Hopkins University at a Glance
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Type
Baltimore / DC
Location
#1 Global
Public Health
#1-2 USA
BME
#1 Spending
Research
English
Language
Programs at Johns Hopkins University
Whiting School of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (#1-2), Chemical & Biomolecular, CS, EE, Applied Math
Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Neuroscience, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, Biology
Bloomberg School of Public Health
MPH, Epidemiology, Global Health, Biostatistics, Health Policy
SAIS — Advanced International Studies (DC)
International Relations, Global Policy, International Economics, Diplomacy
School of Medicine
MD, MD-PhD, Biomedical Research
Costs & ROI
| Level | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $65,000-$68,000/yr | $22,000-$30,000/yr | ~$90,000-$100,000/yr |
| Master's Programs | $50,000-$70,000/yr | $22,000-$30,000/yr | ~$75,000-$105,000/yr |
| MPH (Bloomberg) | $75,000+ total | $22,000-$30,000/yr | ~$95,000-$120,000 total |
Career & Industry
Johns Hopkins University vs Peers
Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University: Deeper research intensity. #1 public health. Stronger for medicine and biomedical research. More academically intense, less social.
Other:
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University: Stronger campus experience and broader prestige. More social and balanced culture. Strong in many fields including business.
Other:
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