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Graduate Engineering Programs at Cornell University

936 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Below are the key facts about graduate study in engineering at Cornell University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Cornell University Graduate Engineering Rankings

#15 in the U.S.
#2 in New York
#4 in the Middle Atlantic Region

College Factual rates Cornell University highly for engineering, ranked #15 out of 696 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Schools 15 of 696
Best Engineering Schools in New York 2 of 48
Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 4 of 129

Graduate Engineering Degrees at Cornell University

The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 530
Master’s 808
Doctoral 128

Graduate Engineering Majors at Cornell University

This engineering area of study at Cornell University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 272
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 255
Operations Research 230
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 176
Systems Engineering 129
Chemical Engineering 86
Materials Engineering 83
Civil Engineering 79
Engineering Physics 52
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering 32
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 26
Biological/Biosystems Engineering 24
Agricultural Engineering 17
Engineering, General 3
Engineering Mechanics 2

Cornell University Engineering Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 808 master’s degrees in engineering.

Master’s Rankings

Cornell University is in the top 10% of the country for engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York 2
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 4
Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 21

Cornell University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$81,966 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $81,306 $81,306
Fees $660 $660

Find out more about Cornell University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 64% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.

Cornell University gender breakdown of Engineering Master's degree grads The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. About 56% 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 master’s in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at Cornell University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 104
Black or African American 15
Hispanic or Latino 42
White 147
Non-Resident Aliens 456
Other Races 44

Cornell University Engineering Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 128 doctoral degrees in engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York 1
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 7
Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 33

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 69% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

Cornell University gender breakdown of Engineering Doctoral degree grads The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. About 61% 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 doctoral in engineering.

Ethnic diversity of Engineering majors at Cornell University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 29
Non-Resident Aliens 78
Other Races 5

Undergraduate Study in Engineering at Cornell University

Undergraduate study is also available at Cornell University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering 530

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