Median Earnings (1yr)
$102,439
58th percentile
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Cornell University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Cornell University graduates earn $102k, placing them in the 58th percentile of all aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cornell University$102,439
National Median$99,930

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 University, approximately 18% 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.