Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's quantitative methods program delivers $76,718 in first-year earnings—23% above the national median for this field—with debt that ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally. That puts it squarely in the 87th percentile for earnings among similar programs nationwide. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 means graduates typically carry less than half their first-year salary in student loans, a manageable burden that most financial planners would consider reasonable. With only four schools in New Hampshire offering this program, the state comparison is limited, but this stands as the median performer locally.

The real story here is access meeting outcomes. SNHU admits 96% of applicants and nearly half of students receive Pell grants, yet the program outperforms three-quarters of quantitative methods programs nationally on earnings. That's uncommon—open-access schools don't usually place in the top 13% for graduate earnings in technical fields. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) provides reasonable confidence in these numbers.

For families worried about return on investment, this program clears the bar convincingly. Your child would graduate with below-average debt for this field while earning well above average, creating financial breathing room right from the start. It's particularly worth considering if your student needs a flexible admissions path into a quantitative business career.