Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at Cornell University earn a median of $100,516 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,647 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,635–$122,440). Median debt is $14,725, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $84,494 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $84,019 | — |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $83,705 | $18,175 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $83,412 | $23,250 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $82,726 | $27,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $79,571 | $14,519 |
| CUNY City College New York | $78,172 | — |
| SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck | $77,964 | $26,000 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $77,940 | $26,094 |
| New York University New York | $74,220 | $24,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $74,205 | $21,923 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $73,095 | $21,500 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $72,238 | $17,250 |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $70,961 | $22,000 |
| New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury | $70,362 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $100,516 one year after graduation and $131,283 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,725.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.