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600 First Street South West, Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098, USA

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US ranking
position: 622
Tuition & fees per year: $54,776
Acceptance rate: 81.00%
Median alumni salary: $34,521
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1280 SAT, 27 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Cornell College?

Cornell College shows a strong performance in graduation outcomes, with an overall graduation rate of 72%, placing it in the top 25% nationally. This comparatively high achievement is reflected consistently across genders, as 68% of men and 75% of women graduate, both rates also situated in the top quarter among peer institutions. The college particularly excels in its four-year graduation metric, where 67% of students complete their degrees within that timeframe-an accomplishment that ranks within the top 15% of similar schools. Additionally, the six-year graduation rate remains high at 72%, again affirming the institution's ability to retain and graduate students over an extended period.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Cornell College?

Graduates from Cornell College pursuing degrees in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology see some of the highest earning potential, with an average income of $36,103. Those who study Health and Physical Education or Fitness can expect starting salaries around $34,478, positioning these fields as solid choices for students prioritizing income post-graduation. In the field of economics, graduates earn on average $32,731, demonstrating competitive returns in social science disciplines.

Teacher Education and Professional Development at specific levels and methods offers an average earnings figure near $32,721, which may appeal to those interested in educational careers. Psychology graduates average $25,040, reflecting the diversity of opportunities within the field after completing a general psychology program. English Language and Literature graduates report earnings around $21,951, highlighting a more modest financial outcome compared to the sciences and some social sciences.

Cornell College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 72%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 67%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 72%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Cornell College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Cornell College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

123

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

21012

Education

516

Engineering

11112

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

213

English Language and Literature/Letters

9110

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

516

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

17926

Mathematics and Statistics

044

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

314

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

51116

Philosophy and Religious Studies

112

Physical Sciences

358

Psychology

6511

Social Sciences

9413

Visual and Performing Arts

10212

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

102333

History

134

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

English Language and Literature/Letters

314