University of Rochester Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of Rochester
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Rochester's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Rochester to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Rochester Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | $21,000 | $29,140 | |
| Anthropology | $21,000 | $29,690 | |
| Biology, General | $21,000 | $25,190 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $20,440 | $62,010 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $19,000 | $57,710 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $20,700 | $70,460 | |
| Computer Science | $21,000 | $87,970 | |
| Economics | $19,270 | $63,500 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $21,000 | $74,200 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $23,000 | $30,410 | |
| History | $21,000 | $26,350 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $18,500 | $33,460 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $19,000 | $31,130 | |
| Mathematics | $20,070 | $58,670 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $19,500 | $66,650 | |
| Music | $27,000 | $17,170 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $35,950 | |
| Political Science and Government | $21,000 | $41,010 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,940 | $35,270 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $14,900 | $67,380 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $22,000 | $36,670 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $20,940 | $35,060 |
Salary Score ™ for Rochester Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $64,000 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,650 | $88,820 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $34,170 | $43,320 | |
| Engineering Technology, General | Not Reported | $68,220 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $41,000 | $75,200 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $88,630 | $42,680 | |
| Music | $52,890 | $17,650 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $86,130 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $30,990 | $99,880 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $49,920 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $55,380 |
Salary Score ™ for Rochester Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Medicine | $150,250 | $58,570 | |
| Music | $75,770 | $49,140 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $83,180 |
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You will get a solid education in music with plenty of background in history, theory, and performance. The history requirements provide breadth and depth of knowledge of music from antiquity, through the baroque and classical periods, and also romantic and contemporary. The music theory requirements also prepare you well for your career. You start off learning counterpoint using Johann Fux's textbook, the same textbook that Mozart and Beethoven used! I know a lot of students who passed out of graduate school... Read More
The University of Rochester is a well-renowned, selective school. I felt very proud when I was accepted into this university. While it is more known for it's fantastic programs in the field of medicine, I was still very impressed with my studies related to the humanities. I will never forget the amazing brains of some of my professors during this time. They definitely have some brilliant minds teaching at the U of R.