Human Ecology graduates are prepared to pursue traditional employment pathways in a variety of fields (business and management, medicine and health, law and public policy, design and technology) while offering unique perspectives and efficient, creative solutions. Their education joins the critical thinking of the liberal arts with the purposeful skill development of a pre-professional education. Our graduates are well equipped to contribute to, shape and lead any work corps or organization.

Students in Human Ecology:

• Focus on and explore contemporary human issues
• Hone their creative problem solving skills
• Aspire to affect change
• Possess organizational skills and discipline to manage a variety of demands and projects
• Think strategically and develop deep analytical skills
• Value a team approach
• Appreciate the world as complex, dynamic and multicultural

Please contact the college’s Coordinator of Employer Relations to schedule a visit and learn more about the benefits of hiring a Human Ecology student for an internship or a permanent position.

Human Ecology:

• Relates to contemporary issues and integrates multiple academic disciplines
• Establishes a strong liberal arts foundation that supports career-specific preparation
• Provides students with a firm grounding in the social, biological, and physical sciences.

Due to its adaptable curriculum and easy access to Cornell's broad resources, Human Ecology prepares students to pursue a wide variety of careers.

Human Ecology’s Academic Programs:

• Biology & Society
• Design & Environmental Analysis
  • Facilities Planning & Management
  • Human Factors/ Ergonomics
  • Interior Design
• Human Biology, Health & Society
• Human Development
• Nutritional Sciences 
• Policy Analysis & Management
• Fiber Science & Apparel Design 
  • Apparel Design
  • Apparel & Textile Management
  • Fiber Science