by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ae.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for ae majors, Cornell came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cornell University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in ae from Cornell. This makes it the #3 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, ae students borrow a median amount of $15,502 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ae bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,239.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at Cornell University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ae from Cornell. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Agricultural Engineering from Cornell in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 264 |
| Operations Research | 231 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 214 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
| Chemical Engineering | 131 |
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