Is Cornell College worth it?
Cornell College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Mount Vernon, Iowa (small town). It awarded 222 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biochemistry and molecular biology, exercise science and kinesiology and psychology.
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Federal context for Cornell College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,521
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,353
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,460
Average net price
$23,634
Completion rate
62%
Completions (2024)
222
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,086
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,756 | $47,762 | 33 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,439 | $59,195 | 23 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | $39,164 | $64,510 | 19 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $18,241 | N/A | 18 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $42,127 | N/A | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | $84,938 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 9 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cornell College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page