Mathematics & Statistics at Cornell University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University
Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Cornell University
Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 513 |
| Best Value | New York | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #445 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #1 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 513 |
| Best Value | New York | #21 of 29 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 81 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #445 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Cornell University
Graduates of Cornell University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,202 |
| 2 years | $91,211 |
| 3 years | $102,995 |
| 4 years | $127,962 |
| 5 years | $162,763 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $127,962, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Cornell University is $14,146.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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
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