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Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY ithaca.edu 4,350 students

Ithaca College is situated on a scenic hilltop campus overlooking the city of Ithaca and Cayuga Lake. Known for its strong programs in communications, music, theater, and dance, the college attracts students with a passion for media and the performing arts. The campus culture blends pre-professional training with a liberal arts foundation, creating a vibrant atmosphere for students pursuing both creative and practical skills. Its location in the Finger Lakes region provides access to outdoor activities and a quintessential college town environment.

Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$31,537
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$50,510
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Ithaca College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 64% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $28,970, roughly 43% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $22,208 $88,832
$30K – $48K $23,940 $95,760
$48K – $75K $29,170 $116,680
$75K – $110K $31,953 $127,812
$110K+ $37,581 $150,324
Sticker price (no aid) $50,510 $202,040
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Ithaca College

18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
76
$70,239/yr Very High 5.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
59
$46,306/yr High 2.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
53
$48,249/yr High 2.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
42
$39,446/yr High 2.3x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
30
$30,355/yr High 1.9x
Political Science Compare across schools →
29
$28,846/yr Very High 0.4x
Public Health Compare across schools →
27
$32,112/yr High 1.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
27
$28,351/yr High 2.2x
Journalism Compare across schools →
25
$34,453/yr Very High 1.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
25
$27,814/yr High 1.9x
Physiology Compare across schools →
24
$32,794/yr High 1.9x
Sociology Compare across schools →
22
$24,026/yr High 0.2x
Rehabilitation Therapies Compare across schools →
21
$7,071/yr Moderate 2.0x
Music Compare across schools →
19
$23,119/yr High 1.4x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
14
$26,443/yr Very High 0.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
14
$26,032/yr High 1.3x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
13
$23,782/yr High 1.2x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
13
$18,243/yr Moderate 0.9x