Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,619
75th percentile (60th in NH)
Median Debt
$35,924
16% above national median
Debt-to-Earnings
0.71
Manageable
Sample Size
670
Adequate data

Analysis

Southern New Hampshire University's Health and Medical Administrative Services program delivers solid earnings that outperform national benchmarks, with first-year graduates earning $50,619—well above the national median of $44,345 and landing in the 75th percentile nationally. However, within New Hampshire, the program sits in the middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, trailing Franklin Pierce's $66,556 but staying competitive with UNH's $50,110.

The debt picture is reasonable but not exceptional. At $35,924, graduates carry more debt than the national median ($30,998) and significantly more than the New Hampshire median ($27,000). Still, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 means graduates earn enough in their first year to justify the investment, and earnings grow a healthy 14% by year four to $57,731.

For an accessible program (96% admission rate) that serves a diverse student body (47% receive Pell grants), these outcomes represent good value. Your child would graduate with manageable debt and earnings that exceed what most health administration programs deliver nationally. While not the top performer in New Hampshire, SNHU provides a reliable pathway to middle-class earnings in a growing healthcare field.

Where Southern New Hampshire University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all health and medical administrative services bachelors's programs nationally

Southern New Hampshire UniversityOther health and medical administrative services programs

Programs in the upper-left quadrant (high earnings, low debt) offer the best value. Programs in the lower-right quadrant warrant careful consideration.

Earnings Distribution

How Southern New Hampshire University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern New Hampshire University graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all health and medical administrative services bachelors programs nationally.

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern New Hampshire University$50,619$57,731$35,9240.71
Franklin Pierce University$66,556$25,0850.38
New England College$50,213$73,366$46,5690.93
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$50,110$70,514$27,0000.54
National Median$44,345$30,9980.70

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in New Hampshire

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Hampshire schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge
$44,963$66,556$25,085
New England College
Henniker
$41,578$50,213$46,569
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
$19,112$50,110$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 Southern New Hampshire University, approximately 47% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 670 graduates with reported earnings and 912 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.