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Electrical Engineering at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 255 electrical engineering degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

These rankings give you a sense of how Cornell University’s Electrical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 310
Best Value	New York	#15 of 21
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#272 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#6 of 310
Best Value	New York	#15 of 21
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 53
Best Value	Nationwide	#272 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Those who finish Cornell University’s Electrical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$99,909
2 years	$95,466
3 years	$109,568
4 years	$122,742
5 years	$131,904

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Electrical Engineering graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $122,742, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Cornell University comes in at $14,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Electrical Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 30% women (76) and 70% men (179).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 77 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Cornell University, 40% were women (31) and 60% were men (46).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	4
Asian	20
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 153 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Cornell University, 26% were women (40) and 74% were men (113).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Asian	26
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	91
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 26% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 25 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 20% were women (5) and 80% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	21

Minority students account for 4% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, lower than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Cornell University

The Electrical Engineering program at Cornell University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	255

Top-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.