Cornell University

📍 Ithaca, NY  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 0.2 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$1,943,530

10-yr Median Salary $104,043

Grad Rate 95.4%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$69,314

Out-of-State: $69,314

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$104,043

6-yr median: $87,830

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Median Graduate Debt

$14,000

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

95.4%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 0.2 years

$14,000 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$1,943,530

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 15,995 students.