How much money do Rochester College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Rochester College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $55,100 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $34,800 and Communication and Media Studies graduates who have a median starting income of $32,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Rochester College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $55,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,800 |
| Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,400 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170967 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Rochester College.