Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at NHTI-Concord's Community College

NHTI's Liberal Arts associate degree outperforms most programs nationally but falls in the middle of New Hampshire's pack—an important distinction if you're paying in-state tuition rates. While graduates here earn $30,403 initially (75th percentile nationally), that's actually below the state median of $32,950 for similar programs. Nearby Great Bay Community College's graduates earn $5,000 more right out of the gate, suggesting real variation in outcomes even among NH community colleges.

The financial picture is reasonable: $14,098 in debt converts to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, and earnings grow to nearly $35,000 by year four. That 14% earnings trajectory is solid for a general studies degree, which often serves as a stepping stone rather than a career endpoint. The moderate debt load—lower than 78% of similar programs nationally—means students aren't overleveraged if they transfer to complete a bachelor's degree or enter the workforce directly.

For families treating this as a launching pad toward a four-year degree or a low-cost exploration of college, the numbers work. But if your child plans to stop at the associate level, the in-state comparison matters: they'd likely fare better at Great Bay for similar cost, or save considerably at Nashua Community College, accepting lower initial earnings in exchange for minimal debt.