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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Nazareth University #1355 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,155 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nazareth University in the 16.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nazareth University #1158 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Nazareth University #1355 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 8.5 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Rochester, NY, Nazareth University enrolls roughly 1,873 undergraduates. Retention is 84.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 72.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional institution. Nazareth University is anchored in health-focused programming, with a student body that includes 26.3% Pell-eligible students and 18.2% first-generation college students. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,472, placing Nazareth University in the 32.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nazareth University #1158 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 21.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The composite reflects a balanced profile across the four pillars. Nazareth University sits in the 22.0 percentile for access, the 43.5 percentile for mobility, and the 12.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For students seeking a regionally rooted private institution with a concentration in health fields, Nazareth University offers a pathway to stable post-graduation outcomes grounded in a sector with consistent labor-market demand.
Nazareth University's published cost of attendance is $58,254. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,796, middle-income families pay around $25,663, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,267. Azareth University #1250 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 12.3 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Nazareth's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal aid programs to reshape the headline cost. Most students receive some form of institutional aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The gap between sticker price and net price widens most substantially for low-income families, reflecting the institution's commitment to need-based aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,038, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,472, median federal debt of $26,038 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Nazareth University is a strong fit for students interested in health professions and applied fields who want a private university experience in Rochester, NY. Its program mix leans heavily toward Health, which accounts for 11% of degrees. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $57,472, placing Nazareth University in the 32.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $12,155 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 16.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 26.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 18.2% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place Nazareth University in the 63.5% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $34,267, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $34,267 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 74.7% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented and applied fields over STEM-heavy ones. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
48 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
9 graduates
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
37 graduates
Marketing
11 graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
16 graduates
Nazareth University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences — a portfolio aligned with the institution's mission as a health-focused private university. Psychology, General is the largest program with 67 graduates, followed by Nursing, Special Education and Teaching, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Biology, General.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 567 students annually, the institution's strength concentrates in Arts (representing 11% of graduates), with meaningful enrollment in Education (10%) and Business (9%). The highest-earning programs reflect the institution's health-professions focus.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $87,529 with 48 graduates, while Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other delivers $71,968 for 37 graduates. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services earns $60,754 across 28 graduates, and Biology, General supports 28 students earning $58,371.
These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry and early-career compensation in healthcare and related fields. Several of Nazareth University's programs are grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory — particularly in biology and foundational sciences where graduates often continue to graduate or professional school.
The health-professions concentration creates a distinctive institutional profile: graduates enter stable, in-demand sectors with predictable early-career pay and strong job-market positioning. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these health-focused program families align with national workforce demand and wage trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
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Greenville University Similar quality tier (#36099 ranked) | IL | 98% | $46,827 | #36099 | Compare |
Belmont Abbey College Similar quality tier (#36095 ranked) | NC | 75% | $47,937 | #36095 | Compare |
Rhode Island School Of Design Similar quality tier in Northeast (#36101 ranked) | RI | 19% | $68,140 | #36101 | Compare |
Lesley University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#36093 ranked) | MA | 97% | $51,173 | #36093 | Compare |
Culver-Stockton College Similar quality tier (#36092 ranked) | MO | 99% | $46,092 | #36092 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Nazareth University's published cost of attendance is $58,254. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $22,796, middle-income families pay around $25,663, and higher-income families pay approximately $34,267.
Azareth University #1250 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 12.3 percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Nazareth's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal aid programs to reshape the headline cost. Most students receive some form of institutional aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs.
The gap between sticker price and net price widens most substantially for low-income families, reflecting the institution's commitment to need-based aid. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,038, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,472, median federal debt of $26,038 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Nazareth University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,472, placing the institution in the 32.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,155 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nazareth University in the 16.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Nazareth University #1158 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in health-related fields, where demand and compensation remain strong across the labor market.
The earnings pattern is anchored in Health programs. Psychology, General is the largest program with 67 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,903, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field.
The Nursing program graduates 48 students with median 4-year earnings of $87,529, also at 1.0× the benchmark. Special Education and Teaching and Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other round out the top programs, with Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,968 at 1.1× the benchmark.
This program-level consistency—where multiple health and allied-health majors deliver earnings at or above their national benchmarks—explains Nazareth University's solid return profile and positions the institution as a reliable choice for students pursuing careers in healthcare and related fields.
