Ithaca College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Ithaca College at a glance
4,242
students enrolled
1,451
degrees and certificates a year
76%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$33,926
average net price a year
Tuition $50,070
$46,305
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,548
median earnings, 10 years after entry
54% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 24% | 347 |
| Communication & journalism | 19% | 280 |
| Visual & performing arts | 17% | 247 |
| Business & management | 12% | 168 |
| Education | 7% | 95 |
AI and data programs
Ithaca College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Ithaca College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tompkins County, where the college is.
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97
open professional jobs
3
entry level
5%
ask for AI skills
5 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Tompkins County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$73,012
median household income
Tompkins County
59%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, communication & journalism, visual & performing arts, which lead to clinical (3 open), marketing (7 open), design (1 open).
Hiring most: Ithaca College (27), Cornell University (19), Tompkins Bank & Trust (8), Brookdale Senior Living (3), Food Management Search (3), Human Capital Ventures (3), Five Below (2), GPAC (2).
What they hire for: Operations (17), Finance (14), Engineering (11), Marketing (7), Sales (6), Customer Success (4). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Tompkins County Workforce Development Board.
- Tompkins Workforce New York Career Center - IthacaIthaca · 607-272-7570 · M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College enrolls about 4,242 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Ithaca, New York. It awards about 1,451 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Ithaca College?
- 76% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Ithaca College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,305 six years after entry and $63,548 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Ithaca College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Ithaca College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Ithaca College?
- 97 open professional jobs are listed in Tompkins County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Ithaca College has the most openings.
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