Economics at Ithaca College
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Ithaca College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ithaca College is located in Ithaca, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ithaca College
Distance learning is available at Ithaca College. Among 4,767 students, 55 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 611 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Ithaca College
These rankings give you a sense of how Ithaca College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #None of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 84 |
| Best Value | New York | #None of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Ithaca College
Graduates of Ithaca College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,233 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $54,267 |
| 4 years | $59,442 |
| 5 years | $73,994 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Ithaca College report median earnings of $59,442, compared with $56,163 for all Ithaca College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Ithaca College
This Economics program at Ithaca College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Ithaca College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.