Operations Research

Master's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

CIP 14.37

$125,810Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$203,340Median earnings 4 years after
$205,185Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
163Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Operations Research at Cornell University earn a median of $125,810 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $161,561 four years after graduating (middle half: $113,759–$210,810).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York
$99,947—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Operations Research graduates from Cornell University make?

The median salary is $125,810 one year after graduation and $205,185 after five years.

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