Location: Manchester, NH•In-State Tuition: $15,820•Out-of-State Tuition: $35,530•Admission Rate: 87%•Avg SAT: 1140
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$36,591
Est. from national median (124 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$11,000
Est. from national median (103 programs)

Analysis

A debt load of $11,000 for an associate's degree in business is relatively modest by national standards, particularly when comparable programs nationally carry a median debt closer to $13,500. Based on similar business associate's programs across the country, first-year earnings around $36,600 suggest this degree should be manageable to pay off—the 0.30 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would owe less than a third of their first year's salary. By year four, earnings climb to nearly $44,000, positioning graduates close to what the top quarter of business associate's programs nationally produce.

What's harder to assess is how UNH-Manchester's specific program stacks up against its New Hampshire peers. With only three business associate's programs in the state and no public earnings data for comparison, parents are essentially flying blind on whether this program delivers competitive local outcomes. The university's solid admission profile and relatively low Pell grant percentage suggest it serves a more traditional student body, which could mean stronger completion rates and better employment connections, but that's speculation.

The practical takeaway: if your child needs a two-year business credential with contained debt, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value. Just understand you're betting on a program without its own track record in the data—the real outcomes for UNH-Manchester graduates may differ from these national averages.

Where University of New Hampshire at Manchester Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all business/commerce associates's programs nationally

University of New Hampshire at Manchester (estimated ±10%)Other business/commerce programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of New Hampshire at Manchester—$43,938—
Thomas More University$83,571$68,202-18%
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global$49,463$54,966+11%
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion$49,463$54,966+11%
Salt Lake Community College$43,359$53,497+23%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Business/Commerce associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester$15,820$36,591*$43,938$11,000*—
Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills$38,400$83,571*$68,202$49,185*0.59
Empire State UniversitySaratoga Springs$7,630$62,409*$44,964$12,500*0.20
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids$23,324$49,530*$48,012$31,338*0.63
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion$31,168$49,463*$54,966$25,149*0.51
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion$8,216$49,463*$54,966$25,149*0.51
National Median—$36,591*—$13,437*0.37
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with business/commerce graduates

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

$138,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

$121,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

$106,980/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

$106,880/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
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 University of New Hampshire at Manchester, approximately 32% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 124 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.