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Economics at Cornell University

If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 466
Best Value New York #29 of 39
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #62 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #393 of 463

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 466
Best Value New York #29 of 39
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #62 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #393 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 85
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 466
Best Value New York #29 of 39
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #62 of 84
Best Value Nationwide #393 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Cornell University

Students who complete Cornell University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Economics at Cornell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,416
2 years $69,948
3 years $83,282
4 years $107,248
5 years $129,667

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Cornell University earn a median of $107,248, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Economics earnings compared with all majors at Cornell University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Cornell University stands at $15,500.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Cornell University

The Economics program at Cornell University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Quantitative Economics 247
Development Economics 6

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program at Cornell University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726

References

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