by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with public admin programs.
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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for public admin. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 190 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Cornell. This makes it the #39 most popular school for public admin 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 public admin 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.
Graduates of the master's public admin program at Cornell make a median salary of $61,190. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 public admin majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 67 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.