Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) at Ithaca College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (17 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | $32,542* | $45,407 | $27,000* | — |
| Mercy University | $38,579* | $46,803 | $29,250* | 0.76 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $32,649* | $51,332 | $9,500* | 0.29 |
| Siena College | $32,435* | $63,333 | $27,000* | 0.83 |
| St. John's University-New York | $29,307* | $52,299 | $26,030* | 0.89 |
| National Median | $39,162* | — | $25,750* | 0.66 |
Other Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $22,106 | $38,579 | $29,250 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $7,470 | $32,649 | $9,500 |
| Siena College Loudonville | $44,405 | $32,435 | $27,000 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $50,110 | $29,307 | $26,030 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ithaca College, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.