by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics.
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Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for mathematics. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 462 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in New York | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 110 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Mathematics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University earn a median of $127,962 a year. This is higher than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cornell University, mathematics graduates take on a median debt of $14,146 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 73% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 36% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 78% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of mathematics master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Non-Resident Alien. About 56% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Roughly 54% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mathematics majors at Cornell University.