Rochester University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rochester University at a glance

• 792

  students enrolled

• 216

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,456

  average net price a year

  Tuition $27,938

• $40,813

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,707

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Rochester University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Rochester University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Oakland County, where the college is.

• 626

  open professional jobs

• 55

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  22 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in Oakland County

  2026-09 · up 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $95,296

  median household income

  Oakland County

• 54%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (4 open), programs (8 open), finance (88 open), sales (65 open), operations (95 open), marketing (12 open).

Hiring most: Lucid Motors (41), Alten Technology USA (29), Scout Motors (29), Lear (25), Sun Communities (18), Corewell Health (16), Stellantis (16), Daifuku Co., Ltd./ADR (14).

What they hire for: Engineering (203), Operations (95), Finance (88), Sales (65), Data & Analytics (21), Legal (16). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Oakland County Workforce Development Board/Oakland County Michigan Works!.

• Oakland County Michigan Works! NoviNovi · 248-926-1820 · 8am - 5pm M - F
• Oakland County Michigan Works! PontiacPontiac · 248-276-1777 · 8:00-5:00 M, Tu, Thr, Fri and 8:00-7:00 Wed
• Oakland County Michigan Works! TroyTroy · 248-823-5101 · 8-5 M-F
• Oakland County Michigan Works! WaterfordWaterford · 248-617-3600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Common questions

How big is Rochester University?

Rochester University enrolls about 792 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Rochester Hills, Michigan. It awards about 216 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rochester University?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rochester University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,813 six years after entry and $48,707 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rochester University offer AI or data science degrees?

Rochester University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Rochester University?

626 open professional jobs are listed in Oakland County, 55 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Lucid Motors has the most openings.