Finance and Financial Management Services at Plymouth State University

Plymouth State's finance program lands graduates in solid entry-level positions at $50,006, but here's the challenge: among the handful of schools offering this major in New Hampshire, it ranks last. The state median sits at $62,821—meaning graduates from similar programs at Southern New Hampshire or Saint Anselm start with roughly $12,000 more per year. That gap matters when your student is likely competing for jobs in the same regional market.

The good news? This program keeps debt exceptionally low at $27,000—in the 5th percentile nationally—and graduates see healthy 29% earnings growth to $64,369 by year four. That debt load is manageable even with the lower starting salary. However, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year, and with a 91% admission rate, this isn't a highly selective program that might offset lower earnings with valuable networking.

If your child has other in-state options, particularly Southern New Hampshire University, those programs deliver similar debt levels but stronger starting positions. Plymouth State might work if location or fit matters more than maximizing early earnings, but understand you're trading $50,000+ in cumulative income over the first four years compared to New Hampshire's median finance graduate.