Computer Science

Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 11.07

$152,656Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$223,309Median earnings 4 years after
$219,827Median earnings 5 years after
$14,750Median federal debt
507Graduates per year

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

CollegeEarnings (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.