All Ithaca College majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Communications & Media · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $26,443 | $51,001 | $25,000 |
| Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $7,071 | $76,766 | $25,959 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $61,090 | $24,403 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $55,591 | $26,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $22,875 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $32,112 | — | $22,095 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiology | $32,794 | $76,318 | $23,149 |
| Biology | $28,351 | $55,643 | $26,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $26,032 | $48,010 | $26,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $23,119 | $51,338 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $18,243 | $46,563 | $26,000 |
| Film and Photography | $23,782 | $44,829 | $25,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $39,446 | $68,029 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $34,453 | $61,317 | $25,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,355 | $58,804 | $23,921 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | $48,412 | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $102,626 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration | $46,306 | $75,810 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,249 | $58,902 | $26,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,239 | $98,373 | $21,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Public Relations and Advertising → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Ithaca College students earn a median $63,548 ten years after starting college, more than 60% of New York colleges we cover. 76% graduate within six years.
Ithaca College majors questions
How many majors does Ithaca College offer?
Ithaca College offers 52 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Ithaca College?
Accounting graduates from Ithaca College earn a median $102,626 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Ithaca College majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $38,727 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Ithaca College overview