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. Also, learn how Cornell ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public policy majors, Cornell came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 3 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public policy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $77,906. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,740 for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cornell, public policy students borrow a median amount of $97,655 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $46,132 for all public policy majors across the country.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 students earned a bachelor's degree in public policy from Cornell. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Cornell public policy 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 73 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.