Computer Science
Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at Cornell University earn a median of $152,656 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $14,750, about 10% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $118,636 | $19,594 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $104,943 | $23,233 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $99,878 | $19,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $94,611 | $27,000 |
| CUNY City College New York | $83,258 | — |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $82,329 | $19,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $79,929 | $16,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $79,744 | $25,615 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $76,747 | $9,553 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $72,283 | $19,000 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $70,239 | $21,000 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $69,737 | $24,500 |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $63,632 | $10,301 |
| Touro University New York | $61,001 | — |
| Pace University New York | $60,551 | $20,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Computer Science graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $152,656 one year after graduation and $219,827 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.