Economic Impact in Atlanta

In addition to its academic achievements, Emory has a significant economic impact on the city it calls home. And even though universities are not often considered in strictly economic terms, Emory is a powerful force. Its "not-for-profit" status belies its striking contributions as an engine of growth for Atlanta jobs and businesses.

From its Druid Hills location, Emory is fueling the economic growth of metro Atlanta with its annual contribution of $3.4 billion to the area economy, which is like having a Summer Olympics Game every eighteen months. According to metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce estimates, Emory's annual impact nearly matches that of all major sporting events that have been or will be held in Atlanta during the four-year period from 1999 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXIV, the Atlanta Braves, and dozens of other tournaments and championships. With a full-time workforce of nearly 19,000, Emory is the third-largest employer in Atlanta and creates one out of every fifty jobs here.