Data Science vs. Software Engineering: What’s the Difference?

If you have a passion for coding and technology, a software engineering or data science career could be right for you. But what’s actually the difference between data science vs. software engineering? One key difference is that while data science …

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Whether for family commitments, athletic or ROTC obligations, travel, or a variety of other reasons, you may be seeking alternatives …

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Where will your Master’s or Ph.D. from Cornell Engineering take you? Whether you are headed for a career in industry or …

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Co-op is an opportunity for you to advance your knowledge and skills in the context of industry, government, and society. Through a co-operative education experience, …

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A successful job search involves using a variety of resources and strategies. Students secure positions by:

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Cornell Engineering students explore and choose a variety of graduate school paths. While some engineers go directly into graduate programs …

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Cornell Career Services surveys undergraduate and many professional master’s graduates to obtain information on their career plans after graduation. These interactive tools will allow you to explore outcomes by graduation year, school, major, degree and employer sector.

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