Morehouse School of Medicine

The latest iteration of this study, "Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs," reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Morehouse School of Medicine. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Morehouse School of Medicine’s faculty, employees, and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion, and a more dynamic community environment.

Founded in 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) began as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution ranking among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians. MSM offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, physician assistant studies, medical sciences, biomedical research, clinical research, and biomedical technology.

  • $423M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 2751
    Jobs
  • $651.2M
    Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates