by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Cornell came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 132 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in me from Cornell. This makes it the #24 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cornell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,440 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 132 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from Cornell. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Cornell me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Cornell make a median salary of $99,587 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 86 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 230 |
| Operations Research | 228 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 138 |
| Systems Engineering | 121 |
| Chemical Engineering | 120 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.