Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Hampshire

Psychology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Dartmouth College$50,502
New England College$42,656$37,256$38,2850.90
Rivier University$40,242$43,171$27,0000.67
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online$39,681$47,768$27,0000.68
Southern New Hampshire University$38,600$42,670$34,5470.90
Saint Anselm College$38,509$44,572$27,0000.70
National Median$31,482$25,5000.81

Other Psychology Programs in New Hampshire

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Hampshire schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New England College
Henniker
$41,578$42,656$38,285
Rivier University
Nashua
$37,791$40,242$27,000
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester
$7,812$39,681$27,000
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
$16,450$38,600$34,547
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
$46,810$38,509$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dartmouth College, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.