University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
A good choice overall. It ranks 390 of 1,755 four-year colleges on student outcomes, with an overall score of 68.5 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Why it is good
- 78% of students graduate, better than 85% of four-year colleges.
- Students stay: 87% of first-year students return for a second year, better than 81% of four-year colleges.
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $71,477, higher than 78% of four-year colleges.
Why it is bad
- Expensive: the average student pays about $26,150 a year after grants, more than at 75% of four-year colleges.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 618 | $51,543 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General | 211 | $32,711 | $26,024 |
| Biology, General | 181 | $39,849 | $25,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 134 | $41,317 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 94 | $62,260 | $27,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 84 | $33,815 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | 81 | $34,187 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 80 | $33,192 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $62,616 | $26,699 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 67 | $35,327 | $26,000 |
| Homeland Security | 62 | n/a | $25,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 60 | $29,503 | $23,250 |
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $32,711 | $12,000 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other four-year colleges. Individual majors can be much better or worse.