Most Popular Majors
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41%Business Administration and Management
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7%Finance
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5%Music Performance
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4%Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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3%Other Educational Administration and Supervision
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2%English Language and Literature
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | ||
| Environmental Studies |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||
| Christian Studies | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics | ||
| Comparative Literature | ||
| Conducting | ||
| Divinity, Ministry, Seminary (BD, MDiv) | ||
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Film, Cinema, Video, Movie Studies | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||
| French Language and Literature | ||
| General Music | ||
| General Studies | ||
| German Language and Literature | ||
| History | ||
| Interior Design | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | ||
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | ||
| Keyboard Instruments (Piano, Organ) | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||
| Linguistics | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | ||
| Music Performance | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | ||
| Other Visual and Performing Arts, Other | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Product and Industrial Design | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||
| Theology/Theological Studies | ||
| Voice and Opera |
Business
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ||
| Business Administration and Management | ||
| Business/Commerce | ||
| Business/Corporate Communications | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | ||
| Construction Management | ||
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ||
| Finance | ||
| Hospitality Management and Administration | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Science | ||
| Other Accounting and Related Services | ||
| Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | ||
| Other Marketing | ||
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services | ||
| Tourism, Travel, and Hotel Services Management |
Communication & Media
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Advertising | ||
| Animation, Interactive Media, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ||
| Commercial & Advertising Art | ||
| Communications Technology/Technician | ||
| Design & Visual Communications | ||
| Film/Video & Cinematography | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | ||
| Other Computer Software and Media Applications | ||
| Photography | ||
| Recording Arts Technology | ||
| Web Page, Digital Multimedia, Information Resources, and Graphic Design |
Cosmetology & Beauty
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Barbering/Barber | ||
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ||
| Esthetician & Skin Care | ||
| Hair Styling & Hair Design | ||
| Make-Up Artist/Specialist | ||
| Manicurist/Nail Specialist |
Culinary Arts & Food Service
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry Arts | ||
| Culinary Arts |
Education
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Teacher Education | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Education | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | ||
| German Language Teacher Education | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ||
| Latin Teacher Education | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||
| Music Teacher Education | ||
| Other Education | ||
| Other Educational Administration and Supervision | ||
| Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ||
| Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | ||
| Secondary Education | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ||
| Special Education and Teaching | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
Engineering
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | ||
| Chemical Engineering | ||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | ||
| Engineering | ||
| Engineering Science | ||
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | ||
| Laser and Optical Engineering | ||
| Materials Science | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Other Chemical Engineering | ||
| Other Electrical Technician |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | ||
| Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | ||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ||
| Dental Clinical Sciences (MS, PhD) | ||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ||
| Family Practice Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | ||
| Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse Training (LVN) | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | ||
| Massage Therapy, Therapeutic Massage | ||
| Maternal / Child Health and Neonatal Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Medical Insurance/Biller | ||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ||
| Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) | ||
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | ||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ||
| Mental Health / Psychiatric Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Nursing Administration | ||
| Nursing Assistant / Aide and Patient Care Assistant / Aide | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | ||
| Other Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Holistic Medicine) | ||
| Other Nursing | ||
| Other Public Health | ||
| Pediatric Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ||
| Public Health (MPH, DPH) | ||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ||
| Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) | ||
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | ||
| Surgical Technologist | ||
| Ultrasound Technician |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ||
| Cognitive Science | ||
| Gerontology | ||
| Neuroscience | ||
| Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies |
Legal Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Court Reporting | ||
| Legal Administrative Assistant | ||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ||
| Legal Studies |
Life Science
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Biochemistry | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ||
| Biophysics | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | ||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | ||
| Pharmacology | ||
| Physiology | ||
| Toxicology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Other Math and Statistics (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus) | ||
| Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| Geology/Earth Science | ||
| Optics/Optical Sciences | ||
| Other Physics | ||
| Physics |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Corrections | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement | ||
| Firefighter, Fireman and Firefighting Science | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | ||
| Homeland Security (DHS, National Security Policy, Disaster Planning and Intelligence) | ||
| Human Services | ||
| Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Paramilitary, and Related Protective Services |
Skilled Trades
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Aircraft Maintenance | ||
| Autobody Repair | ||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ||
| Building Property Management and Maintenance | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | ||
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ||
| Welding Technology/Welder |
Social Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| African-American/Black Studies | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Clinical Psychology | ||
| Counseling Psychology | ||
| Economics | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||
| Learning Theory and Experimental Psychology | ||
| Other Economics | ||
| Other Research and Experimental Psychology | ||
| Other Social Sciences | ||
| Political Science and Government | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Russian Studies | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Women's Studies |
Social Work
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration |
Technician Careers
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ||
| Computer Systems Technology | ||
| Other Engineering Technologies/Technicians |
Technology
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Repair and Installation Technology, Technician | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | ||
| Network and System Administration / Administrator | ||
| Other Computer Programming | ||
| Other Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | ||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ||
| Telecommunications Technology | ||
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster |
Transportation Careers
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | ||
| Truck and Bus Driver, Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (Trucking) |
Veterinary Medicine
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant |
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Overall Rating for Academics:
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Student Ratings
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University of Rochester Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
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| Average Freshman GPA | 3.30 |
| Retention Rate | 96% |
| Carnegie Class | Research Universities (very high research activity) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in August and January. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Certificate Programs
Domestic Off-Campus Semester-Away Programs
- Other: Washington Semester.
Cooperative Education Programs
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Natural Science
- Social/Behavioral Science
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Dentistry
Class Sizes at University of Rochester
- Fewer than 20 Students: 62%
- 50 - 100 Students: 9%
- 20 - 49 Students: 25%
- 100+ Students: 4%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 62% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 9% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 25% |
| 100+ Students | 4% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 81
- Asian: 12
- Unknown and Other: 3
- Latino: 2
- African American: 2
| Caucasian | 81 |
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| Asian | 12 |
| Unknown and Other | 3 |
| Latino | 2 |
| African American | 2 |
Faculty at University of Rochester
| Total Faculty | 2,516 |
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| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 10 |
| Full-Time Professors | 8,413 |
| Male Faculty | 1,605 |
| Part-Time Professors | 802 |
| Women Faculty | 911 |
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