The programs—centered on AI, aerospace, Latinx studies, and more—enhance the University’s already extensive degree offerings.
Every school year brings with it a host of new starts—from freshly sharpened pencils to pristine notebooks, changes of address to updated course schedules.
But that’s not all that’s new at the University of Rochester. We’re always updating our 200-plus programs of study to meet the needs of our students and the workforce. Read on to discover the latest academic offerings for the 2025–26 academic year.
Aerospace, the final frontier
MS in Aerospace Engineering
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of aerospace engineers will grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033—faster than the average for all occupations. Enter the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s new MS in aerospace engineering program, designed to equip students with the advanced technical expertise and cutting-edge knowledge demanded by the rapidly evolving aerospace industry. Rochester’s curriculum is designed to tackle the most complex challenges in aerospace design, systems, and innovation, with students students learning to design, build, analyze, and work with technology related to air and space travel and related systems.
21st-Century health analytics
Online MS in Healthcare Data Science and AI
In a world awash with healthcare data, the competitive edge comes in knowing what to do with it. Our online MS in healthcare data science and AI blends data science fundamentals, real-world clinical applications, and ethical rigor—all guided by Rochester’s renowned experts from the Georgen Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GIDS-AI) and the Medical Center’s UR Health Lab. And because it’s offered 100 percent online, the program gives working professionals the opportunity to upskill or change career paths.
High-return learning
MS in AI and Business
AI continues to make waves on the business end of things, too. At Rochester’s Simon Business School, the new MS in AI in business program blends analytical rigor with practical AI applications. This full‑time, STEM‑certified master’s degree program teaches you not just how AI works, but also how it drives business value. No coding background? No problem. In just two semesters—or with an optional internship—you’ll lead AI projects that solve real-world problems.
Is there a doctor in the C-suite?
Doctor of Business Administration
For mid- to senior-level working professionals who already have a business-related master’s degree, the Simon Business School has you covered with its new Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). But the DBA is not just another credential. Two custom tracks mean you focus on what matters most to your career: solving strategic business problems or mastering business education. While this part-time, three-year program is primarily online, it also includes in-person residencies and hybrid-flexible intensives.
5-Year BA/BS + MS
Business Master’s Pathway for University Undergraduates
Heads up, Rochester undergrads (current or future): The Simon School now offers a five-year Business Master’s Pathway that fast-tracks you directly into one of the b-school’s full-time master’s programs: accountancy, AI in business, business analytics, marketing analytics, or finance. That means a lighter graduate load, more electives or networking opportunities in the fifth year, and a head-start on your career. Bonus: No GRE, no application fee, no waiting.
License and registration, please
Master’s Direct Entry into Nursing Practice
For college graduates without a nursing background, the School of Nursing now offers an accelerated, graduate-level pathway to RN licensure. In 16 months—four fast-paced semesters—you build a foundation in nursing while developing leadership skills. Small cohorts, top-tier simulation labs, and clinical rotation sites like Golisano Children’s Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, and Wilmot Cancer Institute ensure depth and community.
Interdisciplinary + Intercultural
BA in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies
Latin America and the Caribbean are as diverse as they are dynamic. Rochester’s new major and minor in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx (LACX) studies equips you to meet complexity with creativity through interdisciplinary coursework and intermediate-level Spanish or Portuguese. As a result, you gain cultural and linguistic fluency along with practical tools for careers in health, education, sustainability, law, and advocacy.
