Emory University is situated in Atlanta, Georgia, a significant tourist destination and one of America's top three highland cities. Atlanta is the largest industrial and commercial hub in the United States, as well as a focal point of the 20th-century Civil Rights Movement. It stands as one of the most crucial commercial centers in the southeastern United States and one of the world's largest aviation operation hubs. In terms of undergraduate strengths, Emory University's Nursing program ranks 4th nationally, Chemistry 11th, and Photography 13th. Additionally, the university's programs in English Literature, Philosophy, Biology, Anthropology & Sociology, and Business are also highly favored by students.