Ithaca College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,600 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Ithaca College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ithaca, New York with approximately 4,350 undergraduate students enrolled. Ithaca College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The average net price after financial aid is $32,965 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $57,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ithaca College is a private college in Ithaca, New York, United States. It was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music. Ithaca College provides media-related programs and entertainment programs within the Roy H. Park School of Communications and the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The college has a liberal arts focus, and offers several pre-professional programs, along with several graduate programs, mainly in business, health sciences, and teaching degrees through the School of Humanities and Sciences.
Worth considering if you're drawn to programs in communications, music, or the arts — this mid-sized private college offers a focused, residential experience with a relatively manageable median debt of $19,500 at graduation. The 74% graduation rate and 83% freshman retention are decent but not exceptional, meaning roughly 1 in 4 students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a visit. At $32,965/year after aid and median earnings of $57,600 a decade out, the return is reasonable but not a slam dunk — strong program fit matters here more than the name on the diploma.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,350 undergraduates).
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