Cornell business by the numbers
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business brings together three schools, a diverse student community and faculty whose work spans business disciplines around the world. Explore key facts about our students, programs, research and outcomes.
Collaboration across the college
Shared expertise creates opportunities that extend across programs, disciplines, and the student experience.
250
faculty members
within the college
3
schools
united in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
1,000+
courses
taught annually
Three schools, shared excellence
Formed in 2016, the SC Johnson College combines the strengths of three top-ranked business schools to provide an education with the breadth and depth worthy of our Ivy League status.
Dyson School
- Applied economics and management programs
- Undergraduate and graduate options
- 11,000+ alumni
Johnson School
- Business administration and management programs
- Exclusively graduate programs — MBA, executive MBA and specialized master’s programs
- Nearly 22,000 alumni worldwide
Nolan School
- Hospitality-focused education
- Undergraduate and graduate options
- Global alumni network of 16,000+
Dyson School
Graduates pursue careers across business and economics, finding opportunities in fields such as finance, consulting, technology and analytics.
93%
of class of 2025 undergraduates received job offers within four months of graduation
$100,000
median base salary, undergraduate class of 2025
82%
of MPS in Applied Economics and Management (AEM) graduates received job offers within six months
One-third
of the 2025 MPS in AEM graduates work in the financial services industry
Johnson School
Graduates advance their careers across business, technology, finance and entrepreneurship, supported by strong employment outcomes and a global professional network.
85%
of Cornell MBA graduates received job offers within three months of graduation
$158,426
average base salary, Cornell MBA class of 2025
$39,795
average signing bonus, Cornell MBA class of 2025
95%
of MPS in Management — Accounting Specialization graduates received job offers within six months of graduation
30+
founders graduated from the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA since 2022
Nolan School
Graduates enter hospitality, real estate, finance and service-focused industries with the knowledge and industry experience gained through their studies.
91%
of undergraduates received job offers within four months of graduation
$86,034
average base salary, undergraduate class of 2025
96%
of Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) class of 2025 graduates received job offers within six months of graduation
$71,669
average base salary, US-based jobs, MMH class of 2025
$4,071
average signing bonus. US-based jobs, MMH class of 2025
Programs
From bachelor’s degrees to Ph.D.s, students can pursue their goals through flexible business program options and connections across the university.
Degree offerings
Undergraduate, master’s, MBA, executive MBA and Ph.D. programs offered across three schools
Program formats
Full-time, part-time and online study options
University access
Access to courses and opportunities across Cornell University
Our experts
SC Johnson College faculty members are recognized experts in their fields who bring research, industry knowledge and practical experience into the classroom. Through teaching, scholarship and engagement with organizations around the world, they help students connect ideas to today’s business challenges.
8
faculty areas
provide areas of deep expertise among faculty members in a range of disciplines
12
faculty named top 1,000 scholars
Best Business and Management Scientists 2026, Research.com
17
faculty ranked World’s Top 2% Scientists Network
Two campus experiences
The SC Johnson College offers students the best of both worlds with our main campus in picturesque Ithaca, New York in the heart of the Finger Lakes region and our presence in New York City at 570 Lexington Avenue and on Roosevelt Island.
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Entrepreneurial students win awards for summer work on their startups
Thirty startups received summer support from Entrepreneurship at Cornell to build ventures; several were SC Johnson College of Business students.
At the 101st Hotel Ezra Cornell, luxury is built on details
Through small gestures of hospitality, Hotel Ezra Cornell’s student organizers set out to create an unforgettable guest experience.
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