Area Studies at Cornell University
Ithaca, New York • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$75,147
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,147
Area Studies
National Average
$41,648
All schools, same program
School Average
$84,775
All programs at Cornell University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
54
Completers (IPEDS)
429
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$17,250
Median Debt
0.23
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$144/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$75,147
Median Earnings
Area Studies at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $77,707 | $19,500 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $77,557 | $14,839 |
| Cornell University (this school) | $75,147 | $17,250 |
| Dartmouth College | $71,072 | $16,520 |
| The University of Alabama | $69,936 | — |
| Williams College | $67,794 | — |
| George Washington University | $65,259 | $24,064 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $63,437 | $21,636 |
| University of Southern California | $62,809 | — |
| Yale University | $62,139 | — |
Other Programs at Cornell University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $249,283 | $162,160 |
| Computer Science | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $187,757 | $129,912 |
| Computer Science | $185,679 | $14,750 |
| Operations Research | $169,908 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $135,849 | — |
| Operations Research | $129,529 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | $127,962 | $13,500 |
| Systems Engineering | $127,306 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $124,755 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.