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Engineering at Cornell University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Cornell University
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.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Cornell University

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

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