Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,127
5th percentile (25th in IA)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cornell College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cornell College graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all management sciences and quantitative methods bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cornell College$42,127
Drake University$80,044$102,111$23,9790.30
University of Iowa$70,324$79,851$21,5000.31
Saint Ambrose University$49,039$55,828$26,9350.55
National Median$62,069$23,2500.37

Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Drake University
Des Moines
$49,944$80,044$23,979
University of Iowa
Iowa City
$10,964$70,324$21,500
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$35,598$49,039$26,935

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Cornell College, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.