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Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation’s premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts. Our creative learning experience extends into graduate programs that are offered in flexible formats and that enable you to turn your passion into an inspiring career.

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Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
819
76.8% Female
23.2% Male

Institution Overview

School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)

Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT

Academic Calendar
Semester

Setting
City: Large

Academics


Graduate Assistantships
No

Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Total # of Programs
12

Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
6

Degrees Offered

Master's

Student Body

Demographics
1.95%
Asian
5.25%
Black or African American
6.23%
Hispanic or Latino
50.92%
White
1.83%
Two or more races
12.45%
Unknown
21.37%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions


Application Fee
$65

Admissions Office Web Address
www.emerson.edu/admission

Tuition & Aid


Average Tuition
$28,728

Overall

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Academics: Programs - Overview


Academic
Yes

Occupational
No

Continuing Professional
No

Recreational or avocational
No

Highest Degree offered
Master's degree

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
6

Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Broadcast Journalism Master's Degree Yes No
Communication and Media Studies, Other Master's Degree Yes No
Health Communication Master's Degree Yes No
Journalism Master's Degree Yes No
Publishing Master's Degree Yes No
Radio and Television Master's Degree Yes No

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 202 202 0 0
With faculty status 202 202 0 0
Tenured 102 102 0 0
On tenure track 40 40 0 0
Not on tenure track 60 60 0 0
Annual contract 60 60 0 0
Less-than annual contract 0 0 0 0

Graduate Assistantships


Graduate Assistantships
No

Additional Information


State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes

Medical Degree Offered?
No

Institution Has a Hospital?
No

Overall

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Overview


Average Tuition
$28,728

Financial aid office web address
www.emerson.edu/financial_services

Tuition fee varies by residency status
No

Typical Room & Board Charge
$15,700

Tuition & Fees
Amount
Full time Average Tuition$28,728
Full time Fees$596
Part time, per credit hour$1,197

Tuition Plan Options


Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes

Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No

Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
819
76.8% Female
23.2% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
1.95%
Asian
5.25%
Black or African American
6.23%
Hispanic or Latino
50.92%
White
1.83%
Two or more races
12.45%
Unknown
21.37%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
Asian 5 11
Black Or African American 5 38
Hispanic Or Latino 8 43
Non-resident Alien 38 137
White 99 318
Two Or More Races 3 12
Unknown 32 70

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsYes
Placement Services For CompletersYes

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Award: Master's degree
Total
382
22.0% Male
78.0% Female

Overall

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Overview


Library Facilities at Institution
Yes

On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial servicesNo
On-campus day care for student's childrenNo
None of the above services are offeredYes

Admissions Office Contact

Address
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116-4624

Phone
617-824-8500

Fax

Email


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