Rochester University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Rochester University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Rochester University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $32,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $38,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $55,100 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $34,800 , and Communication and Media Studies at $32,400 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Rochester University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Rochester University graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170967.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026