# Cornell University: Operations Research (bachelor's)

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 14.37. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/operations-research

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $96,377
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $151,709 (U.S. median for this major: $145,296 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,000 (U.S. median $15,000)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,413

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $151,709 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 1.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Operations Research at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $167,572 | not reported | $21,590 | 96% |
| Cornell University | $151,709 | $15,000 | $28,690 | 95% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $108,610 NY, $88,940 U.S.; U.S. jobs 11.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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