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Cornell University Placements: Job Opportunities, Placement rate, Packages

Q: What is the placement rate at Cornell University?

Cornell University placement rate stands at 89%, and graduates found employment within three months of graduation. Average median salary of Cornell University graduates is around USD 135,000 (INR 1.22 Cr). The university graduates work for top sectors such as: Business Development Operations Education Engineering Research

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Cornell University placement rate for MBA students is 79%, and graduates found employment within 3 months.
Cornell University overall placement rate is around 89%, and graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation.

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Cornell University overall placement rate is around 89%.

Average median salary of graduates is USD 135,000 (INR 1.22 Cr).

Cornell University placement rate for MBA students is 79%.

Cornell MBA graduates salary is around USD 161,967 (1.46 Cr).

Median base salary of USD 175,000 (INR 1.57 Cr).

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Cornell University Placement Overview
Cornell University Average packages & top recruiters 2025
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Cornell University Student Reviews
Cornell University Placement FAQs

Cornell University Placement Overview

Cornell University is regarded for offering high placement rate all over the world. Cornell University overall placement rate is around 89%, and graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The average median salary of Cornell graduates is around USD 135,000 (INR 1.22 Cr). The university attracts international students the most. Cornell University graduates work for leading sectors that are listed below-

Business Development
Operations
Education
Engineering
Research

According to Cornell University reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has been rated 4.8 out of 5 for the quality of its faculty. The students rated the Cornell University for placement is as follows-

Particulars	Ratings (Out of 5)
Internships	4.2
Part Time Work	4.8
Post Study Jobs	4.6

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Cornell University
Average packages & top recruiters 2025

Top Recruiters

Oracle

IBM

Accenture

American Express

Ernst & Young

Amazon

Apple

Merck

Sandisk

DeloitteConsulting

Goldman Sachs

Cisco Systems

Microsoft

Capital One

Motorola

Google

Deloitte

Exxon

Hewlett Packard

Genentech

pwc

Goodyear

Intel

Schlumberger

Facebook

IBM

Bank of America

Samsung

Haier

Yahoo

Bain and Company

JP Morgan Chase

CITI Bank

Procter Gamble

Local Oye

General Electric

Credit Suisse

UBS

Johnson Johnson

McKinseyCompany

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Cornell University MBA Placements

Cornell University is among the priority of students who want to pursue MBA in the USA. Cornell University offers 2 specializations for its international students. As of Class 2024, Cornell University placement rate for MBA students is 79%, and graduates found employment within 3 months. Around 81% MBA graduate received employment offer at Cornell University. The average base salary of Cornell University MBA graduates is around USD 161,967 (1.46 Cr) with median base salary of USD 175,000 (INR

Particular	Stats
Total students	291
Students seeking employment	261
Received job offers within three months of graduation	81%
Average base salary	USD 161,967
Popular industries	Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Popular job functions	Finance & Investment Banking, Consulting, Management
Top Employers	Amazon, JP Morgan, McKinsey & Company

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Cornell University MBA Placements Stats by Industry 2024

In 2024, over a third of Cornell 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 2024 below:

Industry	Average Base Salary	Percent Employed
Financial services	USD 165,829	42%
Consulting	USD 178,046	31%
Technology & Telecommunications	USD 134,453	11%
Consumer Packaged Goods	USD 126,429	4%
Energy/Utilities	USD 129,763	3%
Healthcare/Medical Services/Pharmaceuticals	USD 143,750	3%
Manufacturing	USD 131,750	3%

You can also check the list of Popular Job Sectors in the US in 2026

Cornell University MBA Placements Stats by Function

Cornell strengths in Consulting as the highest number of 2024 students are employed with an average base salary of USD 161,967. Check below the complete Cornell University MBA placements stats by function for 2024:

Function	Average Base Salary	Percent Employed
Finance & Investment Banking	USD 165,721	41%
Consulting	USD 176,979	33%
Management	USD 132,994	13%
Marketing	USD 133,700	8%
Other	USD 148,333	3%

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Cornell University MBA Top Employers 2024

In total, more than 150 companies visit Cornell University to hire MBA graduates and provide them with either full-time employment or internships. Cornell University graduates work for leading sectors such as Business Development, Education, Engineering, etc. The list below represents the top 16 companies that hired the Two-Year MBA class of 2024 graduates for full-time positions.

Cornell University MBA Top Employers 2024
Amazon	Bain & Company	Bank of America
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)	Citi	Deloitte Consulting
EY-Parthenon	Jefferies Group	JP Morgan Chase & Co.
McKinsey & Company	Moelis & Company	Nomura/Greentech
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP	RBC Capital Markets	Strategy&
UBS Group AG

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Cornell University MBA Class Profile

Cornell University placement rate attracts students from all over the world. Cornell University MBA placement rate stand at 79%, and graduates found employment within 3 months. For Cornell University MBA admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirement at the university. International students whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English language proficiency at the university. Check the table given below for Cornell University MBA class profile for the year 2024 and 2025:

Particular	Stats 2027	Stats 2026
Students enrolled	276	282
GMAT (median)	710	710
GPA (median)	3.4	3.4
Age (average)	29	28
Full Time Work Experience (average)	5.3 years	5.3 years
Women (%)	38%	41%
Under-Represented Minorities (%)	26%	22%
Countries represented	34	34
International origin (%)	42%	35%
US Military	14%	9%

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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. 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

Cornell University Top Employers

Cornell University is among the top choice of international students in terms of placement. Each year Cornell graduates are employed by leading organization all over the globe. The university graduates are highly skilled in Leadership, Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, etc. The top employers at Cornell University is listed below-

Cornell University
Google
Amazon
Microsoft
Marriott International

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

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Multi-dimensional

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Liberal

Internships4.2

Part time work4.8

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.2

Value for money4.4

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.8

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1600

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024Read more

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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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2025

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 250

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1400

Prepping time for classes45 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 112050

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2021

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85984

Reviewed on 12 May 2023Read more

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Cornell University Placement FAQs

Q: What is the placement rate at Cornell University?

Cornell University placement rate stands at 89%, and graduates found employment within three months of graduation. Average median salary of Cornell University graduates is around USD 135,000 (INR 1.22 Cr). The university graduates work for top sectors such as:

Business Development
Operations
Education
Engineering
Research

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

Cornell University is one of the most prominent universities for higher education The average median salary of Cornell graduates is around USD 135,000 (INR 1.22 Cr). Cornell University overall placement rate is around 89%.

Q: Who are the top employers at Cornell University?

The university graduates are highly skilled in Leadership, Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, etc. The top employers at Cornell University is listed below-

Cornell University
Google
Amazon
Microsoft
Marriott International

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