University of Minnesota-Rochester: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Minnesota-Rochester at a glance

• 568

  students enrolled

• 159

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,744

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,256

• $57,984

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $69,020

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Minnesota-Rochester 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester

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

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• 186

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  16 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Olmsted County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $93,494

  median household income

  Olmsted County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (16 open).

Hiring most: Mayo Clinic (88), Gilbane (12), Kerry (5), Via (5), Cannon Design (3), City of Rochester, Minnesota (3), Via (3), American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Me... (2).

What they hire for: Operations (45), Engineering (31), Sales (23), Clinical (16), Data & Analytics (16), Finance (11). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Board of Southeast Minnesota.

• CareerForce in RochesterRochester · 507-292-5152 · 8:00 am -4:30 am

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Minnesota-Rochester?

University of Minnesota-Rochester enrolls about 568 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rochester, Minnesota. It awards about 159 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Rochester?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,984 six years after entry and $69,020 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Minnesota-Rochester offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Minnesota-Rochester 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester?

186 open professional jobs are listed in Olmsted County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Mayo Clinic has the most openings.