Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cornell University compares to other colleges that offer computer information systems.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for computer information systems. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 839 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University conferred 270 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
Computer Information Systems graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $118,342 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, computer information systems students borrow a median amount of $15,500 in student loans. This is higher than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Asian. Roughly 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Among recent graduates, 34% of computer information systems master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of computer information systems master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 110 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of computer information systems doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer information systems majors at Cornell University.
The computer information systems program at Cornell University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 420 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 |
Cornell University awarded 420 completions in information technology in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (38%).
Cornell University granted 20 completions in computer and information sciences, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (30%).