Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at Cornell University
Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from Cornell University.
Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)
| Major Field | Median Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $122,485 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $61,124 |
| Human Resources Management & Services. | $69,338 |
| Agricultural Business & Management. | $80,747 |
| Biology. | $27,784 |
| Computer & Information Sciences. | $82,641 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Other. | $38,505 |
| Economics. | $69,948 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $74,687 |
| Political Science & Government. | $52,107 |