Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Nazareth University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 44th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Nazareth University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,684 | $87,529 | -2% | #436 of 966 | #701 | $26,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $79,225 | -5% | #206 of 452 | #275 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $71,968 | +5% | #18 of 61 | #27 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $39,776 | $70,378 | +2% | #182 of 516 | #273 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $62,585 | +1% | #24 of 48 | #29 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $60,754 | +3% | #85 of 215 | #141 | $27,000 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $38,737 | $60,186 | +5% | #6 of 13 | #7 | $23,250 |
| Biology | $33,343 | $58,371 | +2% | #402 of 841 | #525 | $26,900 |
| Social Work | $38,126 | $57,949 | +12% | #81 of 420 | #144 | $24,739 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,854 | $57,193 | -16% | #891 of 1176 | #1023 | $23,047 |
| History | $37,677 | $55,271 | +9% | #128 of 459 | #181 | $24,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,341 | $53,695 | -5% | #343 of 660 | #435 | $23,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,200 | $53,423 | +10% | #163 of 576 | #216 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $53,350 | +4% | #110 of 345 | #228 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,170 | $51,970 | +10% | #167 of 680 | #357 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $25,979 | $51,412 | -7% | #166 of 225 | #186 | $26,768 |
| Psychology | $32,375 | $50,903 | +0% | #467 of 1027 | #642 | $24,500 |
| Public Health | $46,442 | $47,851 | -19% | #181 of 215 | #199 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,461 | $42,615 | -17% | #248 of 299 | #266 | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $39,739 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,511 | $36,117 | -9% | #196 of 255 | #216 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Nazareth University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $413,815
- Avg rent near campus: $1,922/mo — vs ~$936/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14608 (9.6% cap, Rochester)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,790 | $38,790 |
| Room | $8,420 | |
| Board | $7,200 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $59,500 | $59,500 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology