# Cornell University: Public Policy Analysis (bachelor's)

Ithaca, NY. IPEDS 190415, CIP 44.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/public-policy-analysis

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $77,906
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $126,767 (U.S. median for this major: $69,656 across 34 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,750 (U.S. median $22,170)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$57,111

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $126,767 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 | 2.2 years |

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

## Public Policy Analysis at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $126,767 | $15,750 | $28,690 | 95% |

## Careers
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $128,050 Ithaca, NY, $164,120 NY, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Ithaca, NY, $61,210 NY, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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