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Cornell Job Outcomes 2022: Job Opportunities, Salary, Placement Rate, Internships, Top Employers

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Cornell University Placement overview

At Cornell University 96% of the MBA graduates accepted a job offer. Cornell University cost for MBA is between INR 59.7 L - 92.4 L. About the Cornell University placements, most of the MBA graduates got recruited by some of the top companies like Amazon, BCG, Corning, JP Morgan, EY, Citi, etc. Cornell MBA salary stood at USD 155,048(average base salary) and the average signing bonus stood at USD 38,310.

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Cornell University MBA Placements 2022 Highlights

As per the Cornell University MBA placements 2022, out of the 276 students, 259 students are seeking employment. The popular industries, which hire MBA graduates, are Financial Services, Consulting, Technology, etc. Students can check the highlights of the placements below for more information:

Particular	Stats
Total students	276
Students seeking employment	259
Received job offers within three months of graduation	97%
Average base salary	USD 155, 048
Total companies	112
Popular industries	Financial services, Consulting, Technology
Popular job functions	Consulting, Investment Banking, Finance
Major employers	Amazon, BCG, Corning, JP Morgan

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Cornell University Class Profile 2024

At Cornell University, 303 students enrolled for the class of 2024. Among all the students, 39% are women and 43% are international students. Check below the complete Cornell University class profile for 2024:

Particular	Stats
Students enrolled	303
GMAT (median)	710
GPA (median)	3.30
Age (average)	29
Women (%)	39%
International origin (%)	43%
Countries represented	45

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Cornell University MBA Employment Profile 2022

As per the Cornell University MBA employment 2022, 112 companies recruit Cornell’s MBA graduates for full-time employment or internships. There is an average base salary and signing bonus increase compared to 2021. Students can check below the complete employment profile for 2022:

Particular	Stats
Received offers	97%
Accepted offers	96%
Average base salary	USD 155,048
Increase in average base salary compared to 2021	11%
Average signing bonus	USD 38,310
Increase in average signing bonus compared to 2021	2%
Top industry	Financial services
Top function	Consulting
Top companies	Amazon, BCG, CITI, Corning, EY, Microsoft

Also read: Working in the US as an International Student

Cornell University MBA Top Employers 2022

In total, 112 companies visit Cornell University to hire MBA graduates and provide them with either full-time employment or internships. The list below represents the top 15 companies that hired the Two-Year MBA class of 2022 graduates for full-time positions.

Cornell University MBA Top Employers 2022
Amazon	Bain & Company	Bank of America
Corning	Citi	BCG
Credit Suisse	EY	Goldman Sachs
JP Morgan	McKinsey & Company	GUGGENHEIM
Jefferies	Microsoft	PWC

International students require a Post Study Work Permit in the USA to work

Cornell University MBA Placements Stats by Industry 2022

In 2022, over a third of Johnson graduates are employed in the financial services industry and have the third highest base salary. Check the complete Cornell University MBA placements stats by the industry for 2022 below:

Industry	Average Base Salary	Percent Employed
Financial services	USD 161,563	39%
Consulting	USD 167,648	30%
Technology	USD 137,274	15%
Consumer products	USD 119,682	5%
Manufacturing	USD 131,125	3%
Law/Legal Services	USD 211, 667	1%
Other	NA	7%

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Cornell University MBA Placements Stats by Function

Johnson’s strengths in Consulting as the highest number of 2022 students are employed with an average base salary of USD 164, 793. Check below the complete Cornell University MBA placements stats by function for 2022:

Function	Average Base Salary	Percent Employed
Consulting	USD 164,793	33%
Investment Banking	USD 174,921	26%
Finance	USD 127,718	14%
Marketing	USD 131,470	12%
Management	USD 130,930	10%
Other	USD 182,000	5%

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Cornell University MBA Average Salary by Jobs

Consulting is the popular job function among MBA graduates for 2022. The Cornell MBA salary range is from USD 60,000 to USD 215,000. Check the complete salary data based on the jobs for 2022 below:

Jobs	Salary Range
Consulting	USD95,000 - USD192,000
Investment Banking	USD150,000 - USD200,000
Finance	USD70,150 - USD155,000
Marketing	USD109,000 - USD160,110
Management	USD60,000 - USD154,043
Other	USD133,000 - USD215,000

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Cornell University Part-time Jobs

Getting a part-time job work opportunity while at college can provide you with extra money and increase your professional skills. Cornell students will be able to locate hourly student employment opportunities on the Student Job and Internships posting page as well as in Workday. Students are advised to check both sites for employment opportunities.

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Cornell University Internships Highlights 2022

Out of 312 students in the class of 2023, 296 were seeking for internships during the study. Around 99% of them accepted the offer to complete the internship. The average monthly salary reported is USD 11,420. Students can check more about the Cornell University Internships highlights 2022 below:

Particular	Stats
Total students	312
Seeking internship	296
Monthly salary	USD 11,420
Top industry	Financial Services
Top function	Consulting
Major companies	Amazon, BCG, Corning, JP Morgan

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Cornell University Internships Salary 2022

Students can check the average monthly salary paid to a class of 2022 interns below:

Job Function	Average Monthly Salary
Consulting	USD 13,213
Investment Banking	USD 14,133
Marketing	USD 8,056
Finance	USD 8,171
Management	USD 9,355
Operations/Logistics	USD 8,988
Other	USD 7,890

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Average packages & top recruiters 2025

Top Recruiters

Accenture

IBM

Oracle

Amazon

Ernst & Young

American Express

Merck

Apple

Cisco Systems

Sandisk

DeloitteConsulting

Microsoft

Capital One

Goldman Sachs

Motorola

Exxon

Deloitte

Google

Hewlett Packard

Genentech

Schlumberger

Facebook

Intel

Goodyear

pwc

Samsung

IBM

Bank of America

Haier

Yahoo

JP Morgan Chase

Bain and Company

Procter Gamble

CITI Bank

Local Oye

General Electric

Credit Suisse

UBS

Johnson Johnson

McKinseyCompany

Boeing

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Q: What is the average salary of a Cornell graduate?

The highest average salary of Cornell graduates by industry is USD 211,667 in Law/Legal Services. The salary range for graduates placed in Law/Legal Services is USD 205,000 to USD 215,000. Students can check below the industry-based average salary at Cornell University:

Industry	Average Base Salary
Financial services	USD 161,563
Consulting	USD 167,648
Technology	USD 137,274
Consumer products	USD 119,682
Manufacturing	USD 131,125
Law/Legal Services	USD 211, 667
Other	NA

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Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2027

4.5

Big campus with diverse population.

Tips: Cornell has a really big campus and an even bigger student population. There are more than 15,000 undergraduates, so you can always find your community and close friends. I did not face a big cultural shock as I was able to connect with people really well and got along with them. Before applying to Cornell, definitely research about the major you are going to apply at Cornell. Look at the clubs you are interested in and the professors with whom you would love to research with. For people applying from India, there is TATA scholarship and you are nominated for it after you submit the CSS form. I am really satisfied with my experience so far at Cornell and with my major courses that I have taken. Exploring more of this place gives me new ventures each time. Interacting with professors has helped me strategies my preparation strategy for exams and in general for the class.

Likes (Part time work): It is easy to find an on-campus job at Cornell as they have their own hiring website which makes the process hassle-free. There are a lot of jobs available on campus such as in libraries, cafes, dining halls, TA positions, RA positions, etc. I am not sure about the off-campus jobs as it utilizes CPT. The part-time work is manageable along with the school work as you are only working around 6-10 hours/week. The average payout for the job is 15-18/hr depending on where you are working.

Dislikes (Student Life): An average day of mine includes going to classes, helping students in classes as a teaching student and then studying at a library, preferably Olin or Uris Library. There were a lot of events during the orientation week, and I found most of my friends during that period. I also attended a few Indian events like Garba night, Diwali night where I can find my own community and have fun with my friends. There are numerous opportunities on campus to get involved with student clubs. Like, I am currently in the Blockchain club which deals with blockchain, ethereum, crypto-related things where we find new information and learn with peers.

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M.Eng. in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

3.4

De-stereotyping Cornell and Navigating the Job Hunt

Tips: The job application process in the US is quite cumbersome. The culture is vastly different compared to Asian countries. There are several research opportunities and professors are open to taking in students even after their first semester. Prepare to work on an assignment for at least 2 full weeks because there might be errors that are commonly occurring for the whole class.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are very passionate about their field of teaching. They are mostly affiliated to some or the other company which enables them to have various research opportunities for students. Most professors are willing to spend time outside of class to clarify doubts.

Dislikes (Student Life): The students get really busy and there is not enough time to spend on other activities. Finding your community and groups that align with your interests is important in order to continue pursuing your interests. There are a lot of cultural events and hackathons that take place which connect you with industry professionals.

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Anonymous

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4.3

The professors are helpful and guide you through.

Tips: To transfer from undergraduate to graduate school is a significant shift as in graduate school you need to do everything on your own but the professors here guide you throughout the process. It is very rare to get a scholarship for master's unless you do a Ph.D. degree.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is well connected as we have the city buses called TCAT that run through the campus and connect different parts of the city to different parts of campus. The public transport is free for the first year using the Cornell card and after that, we need to pay an annual fee of 200 dollars.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are very few Indian restaurants around (just three). We have more fast food joints with few vegetarian options. We prefer cooking at home. There are some Indian grocery stores nearby so it is easier to get groceries and make the food at home if you are a vegetarian.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024Read more

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M.Eng. in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.7

Amazing university for anyone who wants to do computer science or engineering in general.

Tips: The curriculum is very rigorous and the assignments are time consuming. The roads on campus are very steep as it is situated on top of a hill. There is surely a cultural shift as there are not a lot of Indian students here. Overall I am satisfied with the university and my course.

Likes (Student Life): I have classes and then spend the rest of my day doing problem sets. The campus is really beautiful. There are several events on campus like cultural, music, career, sports etc. Several companies visit the campus on a regular basis. There are various sports that are played on campus like football, lacrosse etc.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are 2 Indian restaurants in Collegetown. Additionally there is an Indian store in Collegetown as well. I prefer a mix of both cooking and eating out. For cooking at home you can order from Walmart+, and you can get groceries and various other hour items delivered to your doorstep.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2023Read more

Saurabh

MEng in Operations Research and Information Engineering - Batch of 0

Cornell has a great engineering program and all the top companies come to recruit students.

Tips: I lived abroad before moving to this college so I had a bit of an easier transition. Cornell is a great university with good career options in post-graduation. I was quite satisfied with the degree. There is a big Indian population at Cornell. The professors are dedicated to helping the students achieve their career goals.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): The campus is beautiful and there are lots of activities to do in Ithaca. I enjoyed hiking around Ithaca, slope day and going to the restaurants in the area. There is an Indian Students Club as well. There are lots of planes to go for exercise as well and different sports such as squash, tennis, soccer etc. I would highly recommend Cornell.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The faculty is very accessible and the classes have more projects than other universities. This leads to a more hands-on experience. Cornell is very diverse with teachers from countries all over the world. It is a world-class Ivy League institution.

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Cornell University Placement FAQs

Cornell University MBA Placements FAQs 2022

Q: What is the placement rate for Cornell University?

Each year, the University survey the newest graduates and reports on their career outcomes. According to employment report data for 2022, out of 276 two-year MBA graduates, 259 are seeking full-time employment. Almost 96% of the graduate obtained jobs within three months after graduation. For the two-year MBA class of 2022, the average signing bonus is increased by two percent compared to graduates in the class of 2021. The average signing bonus in 2022 is USD 38,310.

Q: Is Cornell University placement in 2022 good compared to 2021?

Yes, the Cornell University placement in 2022 is good compared to 2021 because of the increase in average base salary. In 2022, the average base salary is USD 155,048, which is increased by 11% compared to the class of 2021. The average signing bonus is also increased by 2% in 2022. At present, the average signing bonus recorded is USD 38,310. Check below the list of popular employers at Cornell:

Amazon
Bain & Company
Bank of America
Corning
Citi
BCG

Q: How much do Cornell MBA graduates make?

The average salary for MBA graduates at Cornell is increased by 11% in 2022. As per the record, the average salary for MBA graduates is USD 155,048, while it was USD 139,121 in 2021. Students can check the Cornell University salary data below:

Particular	MBA Graduates in 2021	MBA Graduates in 2022
Offer accepted	95%	96%
Average base salary	USD 139,121	USD 155, 048
Average signing bonus	USD 37,684	USD 38,310
Total companies	233	112
Top job function	Consulting	Consulting

Q: What is the average salary of a Cornell graduate?

Industry	Average Base Salary
Financial services	USD 161,563
Consulting	USD 167,648
Technology	USD 137,274
Consumer products	USD 119,682
Manufacturing	USD 131,125
Law/Legal Services	USD 211, 667
Other	NA

Q: Is there any part-time job available at Cornell University?

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