Economics
Bachelor's degree · Ithaca College · Ithaca, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,267Median earnings 3 years after
$73,994Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Ithaca College earn a median of $54,267. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York | $85,860 | $16,250 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $84,967 | $15,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $83,135 | $25,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $79,845 | $19,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $77,274 | $17,500 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $71,350 | $17,500 |
| New York University New York | $68,495 | $19,767 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $63,475 | $19,946 |
| Union College Schenectady | $62,846 | $27,000 |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva | $61,946 | $26,967 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $57,829 | $26,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $55,974 | $25,500 |
| Canisius University Buffalo | $55,786 | $23,923 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $55,614 | $26,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $55,020 | $23,250 |
Other programs at Ithaca College
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$79,584 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$70,239 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$69,346 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$67,037 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$58,874 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$52,958 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$48,249 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,306 - Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's degree
$39,446 - JournalismBachelor's degree
$34,453 - Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's degree
$32,794 - Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesMaster's degree
$32,725 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$32,112 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's degree
$30,355 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$30,004 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$28,846 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,351 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$27,814 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$26,443 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$26,032
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Ithaca College make?
The median salary is $54,267 and $73,994 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.