Financing Your Degree

Rollins merit-based awards - The Rollins School of Public Health offers more than $500,000 in scholarships to nearly 50 new students each year. All students with completed admissions applications by the application deadline are considered for merit awards.

More about Merit Awards

Need-based awards - The Emory University Office of Financial Aid coordinates the need-based financial packages for all incoming and currently enrolled students, including all federal loans. This office also administers federal work-study awards, assists students in obtaining private student loans, and administers certain need-based awards for public health students.

Emory Financial Aid Office

Other funding opportunities - Opportunities for financial assistance through Departments and Centers include: Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Paid Internships, and more. When funds are available for these opportunities, students may apply for the positions.

Student Opportunities

Americorps - RSPH will provide a one-time educational award match in the amount of $5,000 per student, for all graduates of Americorps or Americorps-affiliated programs who are admitted to the Master of Public Health or Master of Science in Public Health degree program. More information here.

Yellow Ribbon Financial Opportunity -  The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University offers opportunities for financial assistance for two (2) post 9/11 veterans and their dependents. More information here.

International Student Financial Information - This additional information and list of potential sponsoring agencies for international students is provided for your information only.

Additional Financial Information

Sponsoring Agencies

Tuition and Fees

The following table refers to the 2013-14 school year, and is subject to change for 2014-15.

More information on Tuition and Fees

Degree Program Length of Degree Program Full Time Semester Rate [1-2]
Master of Public Health (excludes CMPH) 4 Semesters $14,400
Master of Public Health 3 Semesters $19,200
Master of Science in Public Health 4 Semesters $16,500
Dual Degree Program 2 Semesters in Public Health $22,100
Career MPH
Master of Public Health
7 Semesters $1,500/credit hour

[1] All full time degree-seeking students (w/exception of the distance program) are charged the semester rate.

[2] Full time semester rate based on enrollment of 9 credit hours or more.