Nursing at University of Rochester
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Rochester. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY.
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Studying Online at University of Rochester
Distance learning is available at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Rochester
Use these rankings to compare University of Rochester’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #26 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #86 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #225 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1703 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #26 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #86 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #225 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1703 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #26 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #65 of 274 |
| Best Value | New York | #86 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #225 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1703 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Rochester
Students who complete University of Rochester’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $77,094 |
| 2 years | $77,154 |
| 3 years | $76,928 |
| 4 years | $89,428 |
| 5 years | $96,853 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Rochester earn a median of $89,428, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Rochester comes in at $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Rochester
The Nursing program at University of Rochester breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 152 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 6 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 19 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| School Nursing | 16 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 22 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 14 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Rochester work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.