by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University highly for electrical engineering, ranked #8 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 8 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in New York | 1 of 20 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 52 |
The following degree levels are granted in electrical engineering at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
| Master’s | 153 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University handed out 77 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $122,742 a year. This is higher than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $14,750 in student loans. This is below $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Asian. Approximately 26% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Cornell University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (26%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 153 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 25 |
