Physics at University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Rochester graduates in physics earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Rochester Compares for Physics
All 9 colleges reporting physics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $179,750 | $184,696 | #1 | $107,496 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $150,865 | $153,431 | #2 | $103,672 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $150,865 | $153,431 | #3 | $103,672 |
| 4 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $127,533 | $121,385 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $124,295 | $125,027 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $111,173 | $119,304 | #6 | $79,066 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $106,130 | $111,902 | #7 | — |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $95,208 | $83,841 | #8 | — |
| 9 | New York University New York, NY | $68,529 | $65,225 | #9 | $44,445 |
Other Majors at University of Rochester by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $149,877 | $127,604 | #18 of 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $138,177 | $92,758 | #96 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,636 | $104,483 | #240 of 432 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $105,240 | $84,888 | #26 of 40 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $100,807 | $64,135 | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $95,894 | $91,393 | #26 of 36 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,005 | $55,942 | #159 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $70,327 | $53,127 | #57 of 285 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,359 | $48,836 | #137 of 204 |
| Music | $42,543 | $18,056 | #71 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Rochester physics graduates make?
Graduates earn $127,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Rochester rank for physics?
Among 9 colleges reporting earnings for physics graduates, University of Rochester ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physics at University of Rochester worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for physics ($96,478).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.