Engineering at Cornell University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.
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Studying Online at Cornell University
Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Cornell University
Rankings can help you compare Cornell University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 681 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 48 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #4 of 127 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #13 of 681 |
| Best Value | New York | #39 of 48 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 127 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #615 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Cornell University
Those who finish Cornell University’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,040 |
| 2 years | $84,187 |
| 3 years | $95,711 |
| 4 years | $113,316 |
| 5 years | $122,167 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Cornell University take home a median $113,316, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Cornell University is $14,941.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.