University of Rochester
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 University of Rochester, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 90th 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 University of Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,878 | $155,464 | +45% | #27 of 349 | #28 | $19,000 |
| Economics | $63,475 | $109,324 | +32% | #50 of 368 | #54 | $19,946 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $83,705 | $105,183 | +5% | #60 of 258 | #136 | $18,175 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $56,463 | $102,625 | +19% | #26 of 126 | #39 | $21,625 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $69,414 | $95,957 | +3% | #48 of 118 | #64 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,828 | $95,060 | +3% | #88 of 318 | #189 | $21,000 |
| Mathematics | $45,426 | $94,178 | +35% | #34 of 309 | #42 | $22,000 |
| Business/Commerce | — | $93,367 | +36% | #12 of 271 | #18 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,028 | $92,102 | -6% | #115 of 158 | #131 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,093 | $90,038 | +1% | #367 of 966 | #569 | $15,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,921 | $68,510 | +8% | #148 of 565 | #182 | $21,000 |
| Social Sciences | $37,491 | $68,333 | +20% | #6 of 35 | #6 | $21,366 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $67,531 | +1% | #53 of 118 | #60 | $21,750 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $39,732 | $65,000 | +17% | #24 of 82 | #21 | $21,000 |
| History | $16,253 | $56,838 | +12% | #100 of 459 | #132 | $22,000 |
| Biology | $34,390 | $54,937 | -4% | #532 of 841 | #644 | $20,122 |
| English Language and Literature | $35,053 | $53,702 | +11% | #159 of 576 | #205 | $21,000 |
| Psychology | $31,244 | $53,520 | +6% | #325 of 1027 | #467 | $21,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $38,762 | — | — | — | — | $19,625 |
| Music | $14,310 | $34,888 | -19% | #238 of 268 | #243 | $26,569 |
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.
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🏆 Where University of Rochester Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Room | $11,332 | |
| Board | $7,592 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $85,962 | $85,962 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Rochester's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology