Cornell College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Cornell College at a glance
1,086
students enrolled
189
degrees and certificates a year
62%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,634
average net price a year
Tuition $49,970
$39,299
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$53,460
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 33 |
| Biological sciences | 14% | 26 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 9% | 16 |
| English | 7% | 14 |
| Social sciences | 7% | 13 |
AI and data programs
Cornell College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Cornell College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Linn County, where the college is.
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379
open professional jobs
33
entry level
4 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
13 jobs
4.0%
unemployment in Linn County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$76,421
median household income
Linn County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, social sciences, which lead to finance (37 open), sales (26 open), operations (49 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (12 open), strategy (3 open).
Hiring most: RTX (83), Transamerica (54), BAE Systems (50), Raytheon (19), GPAC (10), Loenbro (10), QTS Data Centers (8), Suffolk Construction Company (8).
What they hire for: Engineering (178), Operations (49), Finance (37), Sales (26), Human Resources (12), Data & Analytics (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: East Central Iowa LWDA.
- IowaWORKS Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids · 319-365-9474 · 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Cornell College?
- Cornell College enrolls about 1,086 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Mount Vernon, Iowa. It awards about 189 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Cornell College?
- 62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Cornell College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,299 six years after entry and $53,460 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Cornell College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Cornell College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Cornell College?
- 379 open professional jobs are listed in Linn County, 33 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.
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