Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts

Thomas More's graduates earn about $33,900 in their first year—below the national median for liberal arts programs but right at New Hampshire's median. That 60th percentile state ranking suggests the program holds its own locally, even as it trails the national benchmark by roughly $2,500. The $27,000 debt load is exactly average for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.80 that's manageable but not generous. With half the student body on Pell grants, many families here are counting on reasonable debt loads to make this small Catholic college work financially.

The caveat matters: fewer than 30 graduates means one or two outliers could shift these numbers substantially in either direction. That said, the pattern is clear enough—this isn't the kind of program where graduates land high-paying jobs immediately. The school's classical Great Books curriculum appeals to a specific student, but parents should understand that the financial payoff will likely come later in their child's career, if intrinsic motivation and long-term intellectual development align with eventual opportunities.

For families drawn to Thomas More's distinctive mission, the debt level won't derail your child's future, but don't expect early financial momentum. If maximizing first-year earnings matters more than educational philosophy, Southern New Hampshire's liberal arts graduates earn 63% more right out of the gate.