Top Ranked Programs
Rochester University's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation, reflecting the institution's historical mission as a private research university with deep roots in professional educator development. Teacher Education is the largest program with 79 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Psychology, General, Kinesiology, and Communication and Media Studies. Across 8 total programs serving roughly 206 students annually, 0 programs meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. The earnings pattern reflects a portfolio oriented toward stable, in-demand professional fields. Nursing leads with median 4-year earnings of $90,425 among 15 graduates, followed by Business Administration with earnings of $60,312 and Communication and Media Studies with earnings of $51,856. Psychology, General and Kinesiology round out the highest-earning cohorts. The program portfolio demonstrates consistent outcomes across education-adjacent and professional-services fields, with graduates entering stable labor markets in teaching, counseling, administration, and related sectors. Several of these programs represent grad-school-dependent or credential-dependent pathways where four-year earnings reflect early-career positioning before advanced degrees or professional certifications take effect—particularly in education, counseling, and psychology fields where many graduates pursue master's degrees or state licensure. Others, such as business and applied professional programs, show direct-to-workforce outcomes where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Rochester University's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in education and professional services.