Academics
Find your program
Cornell offers a wide range of majors and minors to choose from. In addition, we also support a variety of pre-professional programs tailored specifically for graduate school preparation. And we offer a number of cooperative programs in which you spend three years at Cornell, followed by two years at one of our partner institutions to complete your program.
- M Major
- m Minor
- P Pre-Professional Programs
- C Cooperative Programs
- C Certificate
- American Politics
- Anthropology
- Art: Studio
- Art History
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Business
- Business: Actuarial Science
- Business: Analytics
- Business: Finance
- Business: Management
- Business: Personnel Management
- Chemistry
- Civic Engagement
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science
- Dance
- Economics
- Education: Elementary
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Education: Secondary*
*A certificate that you pair with your major. Example: History major with a secondary education certificate. - Engineering (BSE)
- Engineering Sciences (BA)
- English
- English: Creative Writing
- English: Literary Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- French
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
- Geology
- German Studies
- History
- International Relations
- International Relations and Comparative Government
- Kinesiology: Exercise Science
- Kinesiology: Physical Education
- Latin American Studies
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Medieval & Early Modern Studies
- Music (BM): Performance
- Music (BM): Music Education
- Music (BA)
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Thought
- Politics
- Psychology: Behavioral Neuroscience
- Psychology Specialist
- Psychological Services
- Psychology
- Religion
- Russian
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish
- Statistics (Applied)
- Theatre and Dance
- Theatre and Dance (BFA): Musical Theatre
Health and medical
- MSN: Master's of Science in Nursing
- MPH: Community and Behavioral Health
- MPH: Epidemiology
- MPH: Occupational and Environmental Health
- Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Health Administration/Management
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Physician's Assistant
- Pre-Social Work/Human Services
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pathways to graduate studies
Individualized majors
Work with your academic advisor to craft a major that targets your specific career goals. Recent students have majored in:
- Archaeology
- Business Analysis
- Costume Design and Production
- Data Science, Psychology, and Gamification
- Digital Storytelling
- Disability Studies
- Environmental Social Sciences
- Geological Studies
- Global Health Studies
- Human Rights
- International Political Economy
- International Studies Africana Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Social Services
- Sports Journalism
- Theatre for Social Change
Start strong
New Student Orientation, first-year seminar courses, first-year writing courses, and dedicated faculty advising get students off to a successful start.
Cornell professors will not only know your name, they’ll help shape your goals as advisors and mentors. Our teaching librarians will be by your side to nurture your writing, presentation, and research skills.
The Berry Career Institute will provide you with real-world opportunities, tools, and connections to prepare you for the future. And throughout campus you’ll discover staff eager to help you succeed.