Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Roberts Wesleyan University, based in Rochester, New York, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,149 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,031 ten years after enrollment, which is 35% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 65.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,130 per year. The most popular programs include Special Education, Registered Nursing, Secondary Education, Business Administration & Management, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,031
Graduation Rate
65.3%
Median Debt
$23,750
Average Net Price
$23,130
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.32x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,149
Admission Rate
70.6%
Average SAT
1170
Retention Rate
83.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$38,826
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,826
Pell Grant Rate
35.4%
Federal Loan Rate
60.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$22,922
Income $30K–$48K
$14,396
Income $48K–$75K
$19,241
Income $110K+
$27,297
Student Demographics
Women
75.2%
White
64.9%
Black
15.4%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
64.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree (Preaccredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs (Accredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $90,146 | 60 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,788 | 36 |
| Education, Other | $48,623 | 25 |
| Psychology | $43,566 | 20 |
| Social Work | $44,863 | 17 |
| Health Services Administration | $62,455 | 15 |
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,527 | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 10 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 9 |
| Music | Not reported | 9 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Physics | Not reported | 6 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Resources Management | $75,523 | 5 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Special Education | $47,243 | 4 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 3 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $53,178 | 89 |
| Secondary Education | $45,683 | 41 |
| Health Services Administration | $70,567 | 29 |
| Social Work | $60,816 | 28 |
| Business Administration & Management | $82,680 | 19 |
| Registered Nursing | $120,948 | 15 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 8 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 7 |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | $102,152 | 7 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 12 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Accounting | Bachelor | 2 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in New York
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