Emory University Reviews

  • 123 Reviews
  • Atlanta (GA)
  • Annual Tuition: $57,948
96% of 123 students said this degree improved their career prospects
95% of 123 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Andrew Morrison
  • Reviewed: 3/19/2017
  • Degree: Business Administration
"Emory's Goizueta Business School Evening MBA program is a very well thought-out and detailed-oriented program. I was accepted to Georgia Tech's Evening MBA program and Emory's Evening MBA program. I decided to go with Emory's program over Georgia Tech's because Emory's network is very extensive, and the overall curriculum is well-rounded due to the variety of electives and concentrations. I would highly recommend Emory's program to anyone interested in the part-time or full-time MBA"
Kira
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2017
  • Degree: Music
"Education/Curriculum I studied Music Performance at Emory University. Doing so opened up my world to a wealth of experiences, people, and training I never would have received elsewhere. As a liberal arts college, Emory required you to complete coursework besides that in your major, so I was exposed to tons of different topics ranging from chemistry to women and gender studies to business administration. The instructors at Emory are renowned for their accomplishments in their fields, and learning under them made me feel confident in the education I was receiving and a broad perspective of the topics that were taught. At Emory, you see fresh perspectives from your classmates and teachers, and an open community of discourse (especially in the music department, where I had the most experience). The music major required you to do performances each semester and take lessons weekly. Unfortunately, you had to pay for these lessons (not included in the tuition), and I felt it sharply. However, in private lessons I learned the most about performance and music than in any other class or experience, so I do not regret having to pay that cost. The music classes required in the degree are, for the most part, focused on learning the classical history of Western music. It starts getting a little more varied once you have the flexibility to choose courses that interest you, but that is only possible after you have taken survey classes that focus solely on Western music. I would have appreciated a bit more variety even in upper-level classes. The other students you come across in the music department are passionate and diverse. Being a piano performer, I had to put forth a lot of energy to not be isolated (there are not as many ensemble opportunities for piano) and push into the student community. I highly recommend finding people who share your musical interests because it is far too easy to get stuck alone in a practice room. Once you make the initial push, though, it really is worth it, and gives you yet more opportunities to learn about performance and commiserate about all the music you've got to do on top of your regular coursework. Campus Life Emory is gorgeous all year long, so getting outside is so easy, which makes it even easier to get out there and socialize. I will say, though, for introverts it can be really challenging to find a niche without a lot of effort. There are plenty of campus organizations, so I would emphasize the need to really push into those as soon as you possibly can, once you get on campus. Limit yourself to organizations that actually interest you. The tendency is to sign up for everything to spread a wider net, but you will just end up needing to shave down your reach seeing that you don't jive with people in organizations that have no appeal to you. Again, music ensembles are also a great way to get involved and meet people who have like interests, but that's also a legitimate time commitment. Don't commit if you can't! Overall At Emory, the people come from all over, but sometimes I had to do a little digging to find people who are not from the East coast already. The courses and people at Emory provided a really broadly reaching education for myself. The music performance program offered tons of opportunities for education reaching all across different music pursuits, though the department could use more instructors to really open up more education on how modern music and the modern music industry itself works. These are the kinds of things one needs to succeed in the music field. The performance major was much more focused on academic understanding of Western music and its historical evolution, rather than the practical skills one needs to find a job upon exiting the university with a Bachelor's in music. However, overall, I appreciate the experience I had at Emory, and I am grateful that I had the ability to pursue something that I truly care about and has been integral to my life, while also enriching my education with the other courses required of Emory graduates. I had amazing relationships with my classmates and friends. I am still supported by my professors, who continue to be more than willing to write recommendation letters for me and give me advice when needed. I learned a lot under professors who know what they are talking about and make great contributions to the research world. While I was not health-focused while in undergrad, the energy of the health community at Emory continues to impact my decisions. As such a health-driven university, every person at Emory had some type of understanding of the significance of health and the need to solve problems from the root and not treat merely symptoms. This need influenced my decision to pursue a health-related career where I can contribute my understanding of music and mental health, and how the two can be intertwined."
Krystal
  • Reviewed: 3/15/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"Emory University is a prestigious university with numerous opportunities to pursue your career goals regardless of your background. However, Emory needs to work on diversifying their faculty which does not accurately mirror the needs of the students."
Gina Lee
  • Reviewed: 3/8/2017
  • Degree: Biology
"Emory has all kinds of clubs for pre-med, pre-law and many other fields of studies. We offer great research programs and internship programs. We also have CDC, Emory hospital, and companies in the surroundings, allowing students to gain externship experiences. Professors are always willing to help and give advice for students."
DeTrump
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Public Health
"Nice place with great teachers. Really involve you in the learning process"
Alexander
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"people were very open. Professors were always willing to answer questions. There are a lot of activities going on during the week that may bother some people, though."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Business
"Emory was a great program that helped me better understand how to strategically analyze situations as a leader."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Healthcare Administration
"Emory's Master of Medical Science in Anesthesiology program was well organized and prepared me for my future. It is over priced though."
J
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Education
"Emory University has the appropriate rigor enabling any student who makes an effort to be prepared for life after college."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2017
  • Degree: Political Science
"Emory University was an excellent place to obtain a graduate degree. The faculty and staff were fantastic, and the university provided sufficient financial support to prohibit the accumulation of crippling student loans. Emory has substantial financial resources and puts them to good use. The facilities and campus are great, and situated in a thriving urban setting."
Agnes Cason
  • Reviewed: 1/8/2016
  • Degree: Religious Studies
"The faculty and staff are the greatest assets of the school thus far. They create an environment that is inclusive, inviting, stimulating, and filled with possibilities."
iman musah
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2016
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Pros: Great job outlook after p0rogram completion and faculty and staff always make theselves available to us students whenever we need the extra help to ensure out success not only within the program but also for the real world. Cons: Lots of studying and workload pretty much no life during the first year of the program"
Rachel Safeek
  • Reviewed: 12/29/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"The Masters of Public Health Program at Emory is distinct for a wide array of reasons: (1) you are taught by public health professionals, many of whom are leading experts in their fields, e.g. one of my immediate advisors was cited in the original CDC report describing the initial observance of HIV infection in the United States, before the virus was named and identified. (2) Your role as an MPH student at Emory affords you access to careers at the CDC, the Carter Center, Emory hospital, and Grady Health system. (3) The courses are directly aimed to preparing students for work in the field of public health. (4) Emory is located in Atlanta, which is a great and affordable place for persons in their 20's to attend graduate school, while still having access to plenty of social activities. Since I have enrolled at Emory, I note how the program yields a very high return on investment, but the investment for the program is very pricey: (1) The cost of the degree is very expensive ($17,000+ per semester, not including living expenses, cost of books, computer etc.) (2) The nature of the degree program can be quite competitive, and it may be difficult to maintain a 4.0, with the rigor of the classes. (3) Student diversity, while high, is not entirely representative of all backgrounds/ethnicities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"Great community; made some very smart and connected friends who care about the future and care about building long-term relationships. Plus i had an awesome time in college."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"It was a great experience, but sometimes I wish I would have gone somewhere cheaper for my Masters"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/4/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Emory. The faculty were wonderful and greatly supported my learning, and everyone on campus was beyond friendly. I had a lot of fun with all my classes, research, and extracurriculars throughout undergrad."
Autumn Flynn
  • Reviewed: 8/18/2015
  • Degree: Chemistry
"The most important thing for me to recognize in a graduate school are some of the "pros" I have mentioned; Emory University's Chemistry graduate program provides an exceptional education and network upon which I can build my future career in research and academia. The program is incredibly competitive, only 6-10% of applicants are accepted to the chemistry graduate program. This is for a good reason--the intimate environment that Emory provides is worth the risk of applying. Professors teach extremely small classes which breeds an environment where students can interact with each other, the professor, and sincerely learn to their highest capabilities. As an organic chemist and somebody who wishes to broaden and advance the field of chemistry (especially in novel ways of creating molecules) this kind of rigorous and influential learning environment (provided by professors who have almost all attended Ivy League universities) will provide me with the best tools possible to succeed and excel in my field."
Cole Youngner
  • Reviewed: 8/11/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"The public health school at Emory is great if you find the right mentors, courses, and people. Overall, I had great mentors, however, many other students I knew were very dissatisfied with the classroom experience. There was too much busy work at times, professors that were not very invested in teaching, and a lack of critical discussion or skills focused learning in several departments and classes. I loved my department, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, and felt like a peer with my professors, advisors, and mentors. However, the classes outside of my department were not very interesting and there were too many required courses to take. Great networking and job opportunities with organizations based in Atlanta such as CARE, CDC, American Cancer Society, The Carter Center, several consulting firms and non-profits, but many of the outside of the classroom experiences were more valuable. Overall though, great friends and peers at school and I would recommend the school but only for the epidemiology, behavioral sciences and health education, and health policy and management departments/tracks."
Roc
  • Reviewed: 7/27/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"It was a very good experience. I met a lot of people who are very different from me and learned just as much from these interactions as I did in the classroom. There are also many opportunities to volunteer, be active, and engage in cultural activities. I actually do use the information I learned in classes in my professional work as well."
Alexandra Savinkina
  • Reviewed: 5/5/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"The Emory University Rollins School of Public Health is the place to be if you're looking for a career in public health. With the CDC literally next door, you couldn't be in a better place as far as networking with the stars in the field is concerned. The professors are experts in their field and also extremely approachable and interested in working with students, and the classes are directly useful to your future career. Add to that, Atlanta has pretty perfect weather and is very affordable!"