Cornell University
Ithaca, New York · Private, nonprofit · 15,995 undergraduates
All 69 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 201 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,776 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,070 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,796 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,311 |
| $110k and up | $49,992 |
| All families (average) | $28,690 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $226,632 | +$190,886 | clears the bar | $129,912 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $223,309 | +$187,563 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.1 yrs |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $235,762 | +$200,016 | clears the bar | $34,528 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,083 | +$33,337 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $112,713 | +$76,967 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $112,289 | +$76,543 | clears the bar | $13,086 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $144,389 | +$108,643 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $145,218 | +$109,472 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $85,883 | +$50,137 | clears the bar | $13,210 | 0.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $137,935 | +$102,189 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $196,882 | +$161,136 | clears the bar | $73,233 | 0.5 yrs |
| Operations Research | Master's Degree | $203,340 | +$167,594 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $112,212 | +$76,466 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $95,391 | +$59,645 | clears the bar | $14,400 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | $156,103 | +$120,357 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 69 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 95% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.