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, and more. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in systems engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Cornell was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for systems engineering list.
In 2022, 93 students received their master’s degree in systems engineering from Cornell. This makes it the #6 most popular school for systems engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
Cornell does not offer an online option for its systems engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Systems Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Cornell make a median salary of $117,455 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all systems engineering graduates with a master's is $115,680.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 118 systems engineering majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the systems engineering majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 241 |
| Electrical Engineering | 230 |
| Operations Research | 228 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 138 |
| Chemical Engineering | 120 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.