Emerson College Acceptance Rate & Chances VERIFIED · federal data
Massachusetts (Northeast) · 3,870 undergrads · ~24 avg class size · 11:1 student-faculty · $57,056/yr sticker
private Tier 4
Median earnings (10yr)
$62K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 5.1 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Boston media/entertainment production companies (Natick Studios, local broadcasters) hire heavily.
- NYC publishing and literary agencies have strong Emerson pipeline, highly competitive.
- Los Angeles entertainment industry connections solid but crowded with similar schools.
- Political communications roles in DC leverage Northeast location and speech/debate programs.
- Arts nonprofit management in Boston pays poorly but accessible entry point.
About Emerson College
Boston arts/comm school — film, journalism, theater, and writing.
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