Best Majors at Cornell University (2026): Ranked by Graduate Salary
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Cornell University Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary
Every major at Cornell University ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.
| # | Major | US Rank | Cornell University Salary | National Median | Premium | Degrees/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science | #5 | $116,250 | $75,000 | +55% | 626 |
| 2 | Engineering | #9 | $111,600 | $72,000 | +55% | 514 |
| 3 | Mathematics & Statistics | — | $96,100 | $62,000 | +55% | 82 |
| 4 | Business | #15 | $85,250 | $55,000 | +55% | 563 |
| 5 | Health Professions | — | $80,600 | $52,000 | +55% | 33 |
| 6 | Physical Sciences | — | $74,400 | $48,000 | +55% | 109 |
| 7 | Architecture | — | $74,400 | $48,000 | +55% | 103 |
| 8 | Social Sciences | — | $69,750 | $45,000 | +55% | 267 |
| 9 | Agriculture & Natural Resources | — | $65,100 | $42,000 | +55% | 450 |
| 10 | Biological Sciences | #9 | $65,100 | $42,000 | +55% | 445 |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $65,100 | $42,000 | +55% | 55 |
| 12 | Natural Resources & Conservation | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 77 |
| 13 | Communication & Journalism | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 62 |
| 14 | History | — | $62,000 | $40,000 | +55% | 18 |
| 15 | Public Administration & Social Services | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 44 |
| 16 | Foreign Languages & Linguistics | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 30 |
| 17 | Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 24 |
| 18 | Philosophy & Religious Studies | — | $58,900 | $38,000 | +55% | 20 |
| 19 | Psychology | — | $55,800 | $36,000 | +55% | 57 |
| 20 | English Language & Literature | — | $55,800 | $36,000 | +55% | 32 |
| 21 | Family & Consumer Sciences | — | $54,250 | $35,000 | +55% | 115 |
| 22 | Liberal Arts & General Studies | — | $54,250 | $35,000 | +55% | 16 |
| 23 | Visual & Performing Arts | — | $52,700 | $34,000 | +55% | 49 |
What Students Study at Cornell University
Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.
Computer Science
17.2%
Business/Marketing
13.5%
Engineering
12.7%
Biological Sciences
11.2%
Agriculture
11.0%
Social Sciences
7.9%
Mathematics/Statistics
3.3%
Physical Sciences
3.0%
Family Sciences
2.8%
Architecture
2.5%
Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at Cornell University
Highest-Earning Majors
Computer Science
$116,250/yr
Engineering
$111,600/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$96,100/yr
Lowest-Earning Majors
Visual & Performing Arts
$52,700/yr
Liberal Arts & General Studies
$54,250/yr
Family & Consumer Sciences
$54,250/yr
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Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. Cornell University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.