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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #1021 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,615 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 42.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median earnings four years after enrollment are $64,802, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #1021 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan University enrolls roughly 1,149 undergraduates. Retention is 83.6% and the six-year graduation rate is 66.7%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts-focused institution. Where Roberts Wesleyan University performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #865 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,615 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 42.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in health-related fields — nursing, health sciences, and allied health professions — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support strong long-term financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Roberts Wesleyan University sits in the 38.4 percentile for access and the 40.0 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 35.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.2% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student body with meaningful financial need. Mobility outcomes sit in the 30.8 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's low-income student outcomes lag the strongest peer institutions. For families evaluating affordability and debt serviceability, Financial GPS tool provides personalized projections by major and earnings scenario.
Roberts Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $52,919. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,922, middle-income families pay around $19,241, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,297. Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #856 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. Roberts Wesleyan participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal and state grant opportunities to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,812; 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 $64,802, median federal debt of $23,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $268 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Roberts Wesleyan University is a strong fit for students interested in health professions who want a private college experience in Rochester, NY. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $64,802, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $3,615 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 42.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 35.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.2% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place Roberts Wesleyan University in the 31.8 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 70.6% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors health-oriented fields over STEM or business. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find strong earnings trajectories and aid packages.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Roberts Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $52,919. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,922, middle-income families pay around $19,241, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,297.
Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #856 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.
Roberts Wesleyan participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA.
The institution's aid structure combines need-based scholarships with federal and state grant opportunities to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,750, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,812; 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 $64,802, median federal debt of $23,750 projects to a monthly payment of about $268 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 Roberts Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,802, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 64.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,615 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Roberts Wesleyan University in the 42.7 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Roberts Wesleyan University #865 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Roberts Wesleyan University's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $90,146, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Education, Other program graduates 52 students earning $48,623, and the The Health Administration program graduates 31 students earning $62,455.
These health-sciences-anchored programs drive consistent outcomes across Roberts Wesleyan University's degree portfolio, with Social Work and Homeland Security rounding out the largest cohorts and contributing to the institution's overall earnings profile.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
74 graduates
Human Resources Management and Services
19 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
31 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
18 graduates
Education, Other
52 graduates
Roberts Wesleyan University's program mix is anchored in health professions and nursing—a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a health-focused private university in Rochester. Nursing is the largest program with 74 graduates, followed by Education, Other, Health Administration, Social Work, and Homeland Security.
Across 21 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in applied health and nursing fields. The earnings pattern reflects Roberts Wesleyan's health-professions concentration.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $90,146 with 74 graduates, representing the institution's highest-earning program. Human Resources Management and Services graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,523 with 19 graduates, and Health Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,455.
Business Administration and Education, Other round out the top earners, with median 4-year earnings of $49,788 and $48,623 respectively. The concentration of earnings strength in health-related fields aligns with Nursing and Education, Other as the two largest cohorts, signaling that program scale and earnings outcomes move together in Roberts Wesleyan's portfolio.
These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in high-demand health sectors. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) framework shows that nursing and health professions continue to experience strong national wage growth and consistent hiring demand, positioning Roberts Wesleyan graduates in fields with durable career prospects and stable earning trajectories.
