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; strong 76% graduation rate.
About This School
Ithaca College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ithaca, New York with approximately 4,242 undergraduate students enrolled. Ithaca College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $33,926 per year. The graduation rate is 76%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ithaca College graduates earn most above the national rate in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions ($76,766 vs $55,792 nationally), and most below it in Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($48,010 vs $55,012).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 135 | $75,810 | $68,257 | +$7,553 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 124 | $58,804 | $50,497 | +$8,307 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 121 | $76,766 | $55,792 | +$20,974 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 119 | $68,029 | $63,560 | +$4,469 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 112 | $44,829 | $43,765 | +$1,064 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 55 | $46,563 | $39,775 | +$6,788 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 55 | $58,902 | $51,389 | +$7,513 |
| Music | 52 | $51,338 | $42,892 | +$8,446 |
| Psychology, General | 47 | $53,057 | $50,706 | +$2,351 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 32 | $76,318 | $62,172 | +$14,146 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 29 | $51,001 | $48,471 | +$2,530 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | $48,010 | $55,012 | −$7,002 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (4,242 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ithaca College?
Ithaca College has an acceptance rate of 69%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Ithaca College hard to get into?
Ithaca College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 69%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Ithaca College cost?
The average net price at Ithaca College is about $33,926 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ithaca College?
Ithaca College has a graduation rate of 76%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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