Is University of Minnesota-Rochester worth it?

Rochester, MN · Public · 4-year · Campus of University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public, four-year institution in Rochester, Minnesota (midsize city), part of the University of Minnesota system. It awarded 154 degrees in 2024, most often in health services.

University of Minnesota-Rochester is part of University of Minnesota

Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.

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Federal data

Federal context for University of Minnesota-Rochester

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$47,373

Median earnings 4 years after

$71,941

Median earnings 10 years after

$69,020

Average net price

$13,744

Completion rate

57%

Completions (2024)

154

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

568

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$53,988$74,079120

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's154

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance74%506
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%33
Educational Services4%26
Accommodation and Food Services3%20
Manufacturing3%18
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services2%15
Retail Trade2%14
Other Services (except Public Administration)1%10

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Sources: federal figures for University of Minnesota-Rochester. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page