Operations Research

Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 14.37

$96,377Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$151,709Median earnings 4 years after
$151,071Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Operations Research at Cornell University earn a median of $96,377 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $122,531 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,170–$181,016). Median debt is $15,000, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Operations Research (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$110,457—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Operations Research graduates from Cornell University make?

The median salary is $96,377 one year after graduation and $151,071 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.