Human Ecology (MPS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The Master of Professional Studies (Human Ecology) is a Graduate School Program intended for professionals who need further academic training but whose career goals are not oriented to research and teaching at an advanced level. Often, this degree is appropriate for persons who want a one year Master’s degree. Typically, these individuals are successful professionally but feel they need further concentrated study to increase their usefulness on the job.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School | Department: Fiber Science and Apparel Design | Duration: 30 credits minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

The student must complete 30 course hours related to his or her professional interests as agreed upon in consultation with their advisor. Twenty of these course hours must be within the College of Human Ecology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School Requirements , including the English Language Proficiency Requirement; Three letters of recommendation; Academic Statement of Purpose; Personal Statement; Resume or CV

USD 48,414 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 2 tuition per year (M.H.A.; M.I.L.R.; M.L.A.; M.P.A.; M.P.H.; M.R.P.; M.F.S.; M.P.S. in CALS except Dyson, Human Ecology, ILR, Veterinary Medicine; M.S. Nutrition and Atmospheric Science); one rate for all students; tuition only, Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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