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University of New Hampshire at Manchester — ROI, Cost & Payback

Public · Manchester, NH · 443 students

The verdict

University of New Hampshire at Manchester charges a net price of $9,992/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $39,968. Graduates earn a median $66,479 ten years after entry, $18,119/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 2.2 years — a 20-year net return of $322,412, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester's 2.2-year payback ranks #100 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 92% of them, and #1 of 20 in New Hampshire.

Better ROI than 92% of US colleges#100 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$9,992
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$66,479
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
2.2 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
81%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
University of New Hampshire at Manchester: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$9,992/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$39,968our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$66,479Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$18,119/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$26,814Scorecard, 2026
Payback2.2 yrsour math
20-year net return$322,412our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on University of New Hampshire at Manchester's own numbers. Net price $9,992 × 4 years = $39,968 total. Median earnings $66,479 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $18,119 a year of premium. $39,968 ÷ $18,119 = 2.2 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $322,412. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do University of New Hampshire at Manchester students graduate with?

A median $26,814 in federal loans among completers, or 40% of the $66,479 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of University of New Hampshire at Manchester students graduate?

50% finish their degree — 50% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $39,968 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $79,936 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester expensive compared with other New Hampshire colleges?

Its $9,992 net price runs $8,622 below the $18,614 median across the 20 New Hampshire colleges we profile, and $34,486 less across the full degree.

University of New Hampshire at Manchester: frequently asked questions

Is University of New Hampshire at Manchester worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. University of New Hampshire at Manchester charges $9,992/yr after aid ($39,968 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $66,479 ten years out — $18,119/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 2.2 years and returns $322,412 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a University of New Hampshire at Manchester degree take to pay off?
About 2.2 years. We divide the $39,968 four-year net cost by the $18,119/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does University of New Hampshire at Manchester cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $9,992/yr — about $39,968 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does University of New Hampshire at Manchester compare to other New Hampshire colleges?
It ranks #1 of 20 New Hampshire colleges we track by payback. Its $66,479 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $9,992 net price is below the national median of $16,902.