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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Cornell's main campus sits atop a hill in the Finger Lakes region of New York, encompassing over 700 acres of gorges, waterfalls, and natural beauty. Students are known to be intensely intellectual and passionate about their fields of study, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation across disciplines. Distinctive aspects include its status as a land-grant university with state-supported colleges, and a commitment to both theoretical and applied learning. The university also maintains satellite campuses in New York City and Qatar, expanding its reach globally.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$60,802/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

48/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$66,014/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 18% of students receive Pell Grants and 24% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$4,079	$16,316	37.3x
$30K – $48K	$5,589	$22,356	27.2x
$48K – $75K	$8,129	$32,516	18.7x
$75K – $110K	$18,531	$74,124	8.2x
$110K+	$51,735	$206,940	2.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$66,014	$264,056	2.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Cornell University

42 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	80	$152,656/yr	Very High	7.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	79	$103,650/yr	Very High	4.3x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$84,967/yr	Very High	3.9x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	70	$92,163/yr	High	3.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	69	$87,251/yr	Very High	5.2x
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Compare across schools	67	$78,358/yr	Very High	4.8x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	66	$73,436/yr	High	3.6x
Electrical Compare across schools	65	$100,516/yr	Very High	4.0x
Operations Research Compare across schools	64	$96,377/yr	Very High	4.7x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	64	$85,440/yr	Very High	3.3x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	64	$77,803/yr	High	2.7x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	63	$85,578/yr	High	3.5x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	61	$80,261/yr	High	2.8x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	60	$77,906/yr	High	3.1x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	57	$60,292/yr	Very High	2.3x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	54	$64,062/yr	Moderate	2.2x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools	53	$54,435/yr	High	2.9x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	52	$69,558/yr	Very High	2.3x
History Compare across schools	52	$44,706/yr	High	2.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	50	$62,182/yr	High	2.4x
Statistics Compare across schools	48	$82,531/yr	Very High	2.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	44	$38,401/yr	High	1.8x
Public Health Compare across schools	43	$44,516/yr	High	0.7x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	42	$61,397/yr	High	1.3x
Physics Compare across schools	42	$50,933/yr	Very High	0.9x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	39	$50,428/yr	High	0.9x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	39	$36,630/yr	High	1.9x
Area Studies Compare across schools	37	$43,831/yr	Very High	2.1x
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Compare across schools	36	$38,841/yr	High	2.2x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	34	$33,419/yr	Very High	2.1x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	32	$46,072/yr	Low	0.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	32	$36,709/yr	High	1.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$31,073/yr	Moderate	1.8x
Biology, General Compare across schools	31	$34,500/yr	High	1.7x
Agriculture, General Compare across schools	30	$53,465/yr	High	1.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	29	$41,621/yr	High	1.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	28	$33,270/yr	Very High	1.7x
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Compare across schools	27	$37,131/yr	High	1.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	26	$36,204/yr	High	1.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	25	$28,372/yr	High	1.3x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	23	$32,236/yr	High	0.9x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	21	$30,508/yr	High	1.5x

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