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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — ROI, Cost & Payback

Public · Durham, NH · 11,261 students

The verdict

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus charges a net price of $23,805/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $95,220. Graduates earn a median $66,479 ten years after entry, $18,119/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 5.3 years — a 20-year net return of $267,160, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's 5.3-year payback ranks #460 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 64% of them, and #4 of 20 in New Hampshire.

Better ROI than 64% of US colleges#460 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$23,805
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$66,479
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
5.3 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
88%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$23,805/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$95,220our 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
Payback5.3 yrsour math
20-year net return$267,160our math

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

The arithmetic, on University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's own numbers. Net price $23,805 × 4 years = $95,220 total. Median earnings $66,479 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $18,119 a year of premium. $95,220 ÷ $18,119 = 5.3 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $267,160. 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-Main Campus 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-Main Campus students graduate?

76% finish their degree. Spread the $95,220 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $125,289 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus expensive compared with other New Hampshire colleges?

Its $23,805 net price runs $5,192 above the $18,614 median across the 20 New Hampshire colleges we profile, or $20,766 more across the full degree.

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: frequently asked questions

Is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus charges $23,805/yr after aid ($95,220 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 5.3 years and returns $267,160 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a University of New Hampshire-Main Campus degree take to pay off?
About 5.3 years. We divide the $95,220 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-Main Campus cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $23,805/yr — about $95,220 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-Main Campus compare to other New Hampshire colleges?
It ranks #4 of 20 New Hampshire colleges we track by payback. Its $66,479 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $23,805 net price is above the national median of $16,902.