The University of Rochester now fuels a $13 billion annual economic impact across New York, according to The Rochester Business Journal, making it one of the state’s biggest economic engines. The report shows the institution supports 66,700 jobs statewide, including 32,200 in Rochester alone.
UR and UR Medicine employ more than 39,000 people and rank as the largest private employer in upstate New York. Health care operations generate over $660 million a year in community benefits, while research activity pulls in nearly $500 million in outside funding.
Capital projects, student and visitor spending, and alumni activity add hundreds of millions more, reinforcing UR’s role as a major driver of jobs, innovation, and regional stability.
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