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University of Rochester · Rochester, NY

University of Rochester Majors Ranked by Graduate Salary

Every major at University of Rochester ranked by median earnings 4 years after graduation. National median shown for comparison.

#MajorUS RankUniversity of Rochester SalaryNational MedianPremiumDegrees/Year
1 Computer Science $86,250 $75,000 +15% 138
2 Engineering $82,800 $72,000 +15% 207
3 Mathematics & Statistics $71,300 $62,000 +15% 84
4 Engineering Technologies $66,700 $58,000 +15% 15
5 Business $63,249 $55,000 +15% 189
6 Health Professions $59,799 $52,000 +15% 234
7 Physical Sciences $55,199 $48,000 +15% 64
8 Social Sciences $51,749 $45,000 +15% 184
9 Biological Sciences $48,299 $42,000 +15% 232
10 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $48,299 $42,000 +15% 60
11 Communication & Journalism $46,000 $40,000 +15% 29
12 History $46,000 $40,000 +15% 20
13 Natural Resources & Conservation $46,000 $40,000 +15% 15
14 Foreign Languages & Linguistics $43,700 $38,000 +15% 35
15 Area/Ethnic/Cultural Studies $43,700 $38,000 +15% 12
16 Philosophy & Religious Studies $43,700 $38,000 +15% 12
17 Education $43,700 $38,000 +15% 6
18 Psychology $41,400 $36,000 +15% 154
19 English Language & Literature $41,400 $36,000 +15% 40
20 Visual & Performing Arts $39,100 $34,000 +15% 155

What Students Study at University of Rochester

Percentage of bachelor's degrees by field.

Social Sciences
11.6%
Biological Sciences
11.3%
Health Professions
11.3%
Engineering
9.9%
Business/Marketing
9.6%
Visual/Performing Arts
8.3%
Psychology
8.3%
Computer Science
6.7%
Mathematics/Statistics
4.6%
Physical Sciences
3.2%
Multidisciplinary
3.1%
Foreign Languages
2.8%
English/Literature
2.3%

Highest & Lowest ROI Majors at University of Rochester

Highest-Earning Majors

Computer Science
$86,250/yr
Engineering
$82,800/yr
Mathematics & Statistics
$71,300/yr

Lowest-Earning Majors

Visual & Performing Arts
$39,100/yr
English Language & Literature
$41,400/yr
Psychology
$41,400/yr

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Data source: IPEDS, College Scorecard. University of Rochester is not affiliated with DeepColleges.