Skip to main content
CollegeDebt

Cornell University

NY · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
93/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$17K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$17K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$17K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$17K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$17K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Operations Research$17K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Human Resources Management and Services$19K$65K$89KBBUY
Hospitality Administration/Management$19K$65K$89KBBUY
Economics$19K$58K$78KBBUY
Political Science and Government$19K$58K$78KBBUY
Architectural Sciences and Technology$19K$58K$78KBBUY
Biology$19K$55K$74KCBUY
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$19K$55K$74KCBUY
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$19K$50K$68KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$19K$52K$69KCBUY
Agricultural Business and Management$19K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Animal Sciences$19K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Psychology$19K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Agriculture$19K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$19K$42K$57KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Cornell University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $17K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Cornell University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Cornell University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $17K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Related Schools & Majors

Computer Science at Cornell University
Computer and Information Sciences at Cornell University
Student Debt Calculator
Search All Schools
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
Last updated:

ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).