Business/Commerce at Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm's business graduates earn $60,000 in their first year—outpacing 95% of business programs nationally and ranking solidly above New Hampshire's state median of $57,378. That's impressive performance from a college with a 78% admission rate, suggesting the program punches above its weight in preparing students for the job market. With $27,000 in typical debt and a 0.45 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates can realistically manage their loans while building careers.

The one nuance worth understanding: while these graduates significantly outperform the national average, they're in the middle of the pack among New Hampshire's business programs—ranking around the 60th percentile statewide. That's partly because NH's other major business schools (particularly UNH's campuses) also post strong earnings. Four years out, Saint Anselm graduates see 13% earnings growth to $68,000, showing steady career progression rather than explosive salary jumps.

For families weighing this program, the value proposition is straightforward: you're paying moderate debt for above-average outcomes. Saint Anselm delivers what many business programs promise but fail to achieve—graduates who actually earn enough to justify the investment. The moderate sample size suggests consistent results across cohorts, not a statistical fluke.