Below are the key facts about graduate study in operations research at Cornell University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University among the top schools in the country for operations research, placing at #3 out of 15 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 3 of 15 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in New York | 1 of 3 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 4 |
The following degree levels are granted in operations research at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 149 master’s degrees in operations research.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for operations research at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of operations research master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of operations research master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 76% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 113 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in operations research.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for operations research at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of operations research doctoral degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of operations research doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 85% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Cornell University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Operations Research | 68 |