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University of Rochester Graduate School Report

5,220 Graduate Students
$47,541 Avg Graduate Tuition & Fees (In-State)
20.4% Took Classes Online
Want the scoop on University of Rochester Graduate School? We've put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs University of Rochester offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.

University of Rochester Graduate School Rankings

#125 Master's Degree School in U.S.
#80 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.

College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.

Best Master's Degree Schools Badge

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

Out of a field of 1149 colleges and universities considered in the 2024 Best Master's Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Rochester landed the #125 spot. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking. For this achievement, University of Rochester received one of this year's Best Master's Schools badges.

In addition, University of Rochester took the #10 spot for Best Master's Degree Schools in New York.

 
Best Doctorate Degree Schools Badge

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

There were 676 college and universities analyzed in the 2024 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and University of Rochester took the #80 spot on the list. So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking. Because of its high ranking, University of Rochester won the Best Doctorate Schools badge this year.

In addition, University of Rochester took the #6 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New York.

 

University of Rochester Graduate Student Diversity

5,220 Graduate Students
54.4% Women
17.6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the last year in which we have data, 5,220 graduate students decided that University of Rochester was the best place for them. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.

University of Rochester Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 54.4% of the total graduate students at University of Rochester are women and 45.6% are men.

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University of Rochester Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

About 17.6% of the graduate students who attend University of Rochester are from a racial-ethnic minority group*. The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 35.3% of graduate students hail from another country. For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you'll be taken to a page with more details.

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University of Rochester Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$47,541 Avg Tuition & Fees (In-State)
At University of Rochester, part-time graduate students pay $1,818 per credit hour, whether they are from in-state or out-of-state.

The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$46,779$46,779
Fees$762$762

Average Salary of University of Rochester Grads with Master’s or Doctorate

$63,624 Avg Salary (Master's)
$58,879 Avg Salary (Doctorate)

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

After obtaining their master's degree from University of Rochester, graduates go on to jobs earning an average starting salary of $63,624. That's good news for those graduates since it is 9% higher than the national average of $58,425.

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Doctorate Degree Average Earnings

The average starting salary for graduate students who earn their doctorate degree at University of Rochester is $58,879. Unfortunately for those graduates, that figure is about 22% lower than the national average of $75,260.

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Location of University of Rochester Graduate School

New York State
Midsize City Campus Setting
Private Public/Private
University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Rochester, New York. The location of University of Rochester is great for students who prefer living in an urban area.

Get more details about the location of University of Rochester.

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Contact details for University of Rochester are given below.

Contact Details
Address:Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
Phone:585-275-3221
Website:https://www.rochester.edu/
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-NY/University-of-Rochester/6102569031
Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/UofR

Online Learning for University of Rochester Grad Students

20.4% Took At Least One Online Class
6.0% Took All Classes Online

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20.4% of the graduate students at University of Rochester took at least one online course. Roughly 6.0% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.

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University of Rochester Master’s Degree Programs

The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded in 2020-2021.

Master’s Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences16
Arts & Media Management4
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology7
Bioethics/Medical Ethics27
Biomedical Engineering29
Business Administration & Management104
Chemical Engineering12
Chemistry19
Child Development & Psychology5
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology11
Computational Science34
Computer Information Systems1
Computer Science42
Curriculum & Instruction6
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology3
Economics9
Educational Administration27
Educational Assessment1
Electrical Engineering34
Film, Video & Photographic Arts2
General Biology14
General Engineering Technology25
General English Literature19
General Psychology7
Genetics2
Geological & Earth Sciences4
Health & Medical Administrative Services9
History6
Human Development & Family Studies10
Linguistics & Comparative Literature3
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods529
Materials Sciences8
Mathematics1
Mechanical Engineering8
Mental & Social Health Services25
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology17
Music66
Neurobiology & Neurosciences13
Nursing68
Other Visual Art2
Pharmacology & Toxicology9
Philosophy4
Physics52
Physiology & Pathology Sciences9
Political Science & Government7
Public Health18
Special Education4
Statistics7
Student Counseling15
Sustainability Science2
Teacher Education Grade Specific15
Teacher Education Subject Specific50
Teaching English or French15

University of Rochester Doctorate Degree Programs

Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded in 2020-2021 are shown here.

Doctorate Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology7
Biomedical Engineering5
Business Administration & Management8
Chemical Engineering4
Chemistry11
Child Development & Psychology9
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology2
Computer Science11
Curriculum & Instruction5
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology3
Economics8
Educational Administration27
Electrical Engineering8
General Biology9
General Education10
General English Literature5
Genetics1
Geological & Earth Sciences3
History2
Human Development & Family Studies3
Materials Sciences2
Mathematics8
Mechanical Engineering5
Medicine93
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology11
Music46
Neurobiology & Neurosciences7
Nursing9
Other Visual Art5
Pharmacology & Toxicology5
Physics22
Physiology & Pathology Sciences7
Political Science & Government6
Statistics6
Student Counseling1

Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

References

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