All Rochester University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Science & Math · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Theology / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $72,825 | $90,425 | $35,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $45,314 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,673 | $60,312 | $31,250 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,163 | $43,039 | $25,217 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,051 | $51,856 | $26,166 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Rochester University students earn a median $48,707 ten years after starting college, more than 31% of Michigan colleges we cover. 44% graduate within six years.
Rochester University majors questions
How many majors does Rochester University offer?
Rochester University offers 27 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Rochester University?
Nursing graduates from Rochester University earn a median $90,425 four years after graduating, the highest of the 6 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,500.
Which Rochester University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn the least: a median $43,039 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rochester University overview