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Journalism at Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,453/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #160 of 178 Journalism programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $597K $582K $523K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 2.9x 2.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 25 21

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$202,040
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$131,860
35% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,535
73% growth from Year 1

About Ithaca College

A 70% admission rate makes Ithaca College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 4,350 students in Ithaca, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $131,860 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr
Editors $75,260/yr
Writers and authors $72,270/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Journalism at Other Schools

George Washington University ($52,015) Northeastern University ($51,855) Northwestern University ($50,426) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($48,637) University of Maryland-College Park ($46,893) Brigham Young University ($46,652) Lehigh University ($45,256) University of Southern California ($44,651)

Other Majors at Ithaca College

Computer Science ($70,239) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($48,249) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,306) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($39,446) Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences ($32,794) Public Health ($32,112) Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($30,355) Political Science and Government ($28,846)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Journalism at Ithaca College?
At 25/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Journalism programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Journalism at Ithaca College?
The 64% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →