Solid graduate outcomes with earnings above the peer average.
What graduates earn 10 years after enrollment.
Annual salary at 10 years
Lower quartile earnings
Upper quartile earnings
How graduate earnings grow in the decade after enrollment.
University of Rochester graduates demonstrate consistent earnings advancement throughout their early careers. Median earnings grow from $68,333 at six years to $75,218 at eight years and reach $79,042 at ten years, representing 15.7% growth between the six and ten-year marks.
How outcomes compare to similar institutions.
Strong relative performance — graduates earn notably more than peers at comparable institutions.
Financial justification for the investment.
Excellent affordability. Median debt of $21,000 is well under annual earnings, enabling comfortable repayment.
University of Rochester graduates finish with a median debt load of $21,000, performing well relative to peer institutions with a median of $24,181. Debt levels range from $12,500 at the 25th percentile to $27,000 at the 75th percentile, showing controlled borrowing patterns among students.
University of Rochester achieves well above average return on investment, ranking at the 80th percentile nationally for long-term value creation. Graduates earn $15,976 more than peers at similar institutions, demonstrating competitive positioning within the private university landscape.
Approximately 26.4% of Rochester graduates continue to graduate or professional study, reflecting the institution's strong preparation for advanced ed...
Program mix explains much of the earnings story.
Rochester's strongest earning programs cluster in technical and quantitative fields, with Computer Science leading at $136,559 followed by Algebra and Number Theory at $119,738. Engineering programs show variation, with Electrical Engineering achieving $103,652 while Mechanical Engineering reaches $77,297.
Applied Economics delivers $86,785 while health professions like Adult Health Nursing produce $83,708 from large cohorts. The program diversity supports different career pathways, from immediate high-earning technical roles to pre-professional preparation requiring additional education.
See which programs drive the strongest earnings and career trajectories
The earnings distribution shows significant variation in graduate outcomes, with the 75th percentile earning $116,695 compared to $50,106 at the 25th percentile. This 2.3:1 ratio reflects meaningful differences in career paths and program choices rather than uniform outcomes.
