Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 77.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 76.4%
- Retention Rate
- 86.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $66,479
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,814
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $284/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $85,391 | $35,610 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $81,588 | $32,458 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $75,706 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master | $75,204 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $70,112 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $69,897 | $26,546 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,079 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $66,653 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $62,890 | $20,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $62,632 | $30,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,616 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,260 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,110 | $27,000 |
Outcomes Overview
UNH graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $26,814, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.40 based on their $66,479 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $284 represent just 5.1% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The strong engineering and business programs feed into New Hampshire's growing tech sector and Boston's financial markets. With a 97% employment rate and the state's proximity to major economic centers, graduates find solid career opportunities. Notable alumni like Adam Sandler and Sarah Silverman demonstrate the university's reach across industries. This represents a strong return on investment for both in-state and out-of-state students.