Business Administration, Management and Operations at NHTI-Concord's Community College

NHTI's business associate degree starts graduates around $36,400—roughly $5,000 below what other New Hampshire business programs deliver. That gap matters in a small state where Southern New Hampshire University's comparable program launches graduates at $46,000. While NHTI beats the national median by about $2,400, it lands in the bottom half among New Hampshire options, which should concern parents evaluating in-state alternatives.

The financial picture improves somewhat over time, with earnings climbing 28% to $46,500 by year four. Debt of $13,125 is manageable—taking about four months of first-year income to repay—and matches the state median exactly. This means you're getting reasonable debt terms, just not the strongest earnings trajectory available locally.

The small sample size here (under 30 graduates tracked) makes these numbers less reliable than programs with larger cohorts. If your child is considering this program, the practical question is whether proximity or specific campus fit justifies accepting lower initial earnings than nearby alternatives. For families prioritizing keeping costs down while staying close to home, the debt load won't create hardship, but the earnings gap suggests shopping around other New Hampshire community colleges might uncover better value.