by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Cornell University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Cornell University landed the #7 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 5% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.Cornell received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking.In addition, Cornell took the #1 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Cornell came in at #7.So, the school sits firmly among the Top 5% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality.Because of its high ranking, Cornell won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year.In addition, Cornell took the #1 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Cornell came in at #7. Cornell also ranked #1 for Best Graduate Schools in New York.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10,665 graduate students attended Cornell University.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
Women make up 49.7% of the total graduate student body at Cornell while men make up 50.3%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 23.1% of the graduate student population at Cornell.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 49.6% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
The typical graduate student at Cornell who borrowed carries a median debt of $15,005.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Cornell is $176,198.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from Cornell is $218,358.
Professional degree recipients from Cornell earn an average early-career salary of $135,907.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Cornell based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Law | $273,248 |
| Computer Science | $224,974 |
| Business Administration & Management | $212,807 |
| Operations Research | $205,185 |
| Human Resource Management | $150,497 |
| Systems Engineering | $143,008 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $138,955 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $138,115 |
| Medicine. | $135,907 |
| Electrical Engineering | $133,541 |
Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Ithaca, New York.The city atmosphere of Ithaca makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Cornell University.
Contact details for Cornell are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 |
| Phone: | 607-255-2000 |
| Website: | www.cornell.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/Cornell |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/Cornell |
About 14.1% of the graduate students at Cornell University took at least one online class.For that same period, 4.9% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
Listed here are the programs in which Cornell University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 195 | — |
| Music | 3 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine. | 116 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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