by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on La Roche University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs LRU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, La Roche University took the #1,541 spot.LRU also ranked #100 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingLRU ranked #1,541 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, LRU took the #100 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania.
For the last year in which we have data, 325 graduate students decided that La Roche University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 66.8% of the total graduate student body at LRU while men make up 33.2%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at LRU, around 25.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at LRU. Around 17.2% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at LRU who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,078.
Master’s degree recipients from LRU earn an average early-career salary of $86,305.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at LRU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | $187,137 |
| Human Resource Management | $86,305 |
Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, La Roche University is a private not-for-profit institution.The suburban atmosphere of Pittsburgh makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of La Roche University.
Contact details for LRU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 9000 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5898 |
| Phone: | 412-367-9300 |
| Website: | www.laroche.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/larochecollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/larochecollege |
69.5% of the graduate students at LRU took at least one online course.Roughly 9.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 7 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 2 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 20 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 8 | $86,305 |
| Nursing | 77 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 11 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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