Business/Commerce (Bachelor's Degree) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Median Earnings (1yr)

$57,378

95th percentile

Median Debt

$25,500

2% below national median

Analysis

UNH-Manchester's business graduates land solidly in the middle of New Hampshire's business school pack, matching the state median at $57,378 while beating national averages by nearly $10,000. That 95th percentile national ranking tells you this program punches well above its weight—grads earn more than business majors from 95% of programs nationwide, despite Manchester's accessible 87% admission rate and modest SAT scores.

The debt picture reinforces this value proposition. At $25,500, graduates carry slightly less debt than both state and national medians while earning significantly more. Within New Hampshire, you're looking at similar outcomes to the flagship campus in Durham but at a smaller, more accessible campus. The main tradeoff is earnings potential: Saint Anselm grads edge ahead by about $2,700 annually, though that gap may not justify any substantial tuition premium.

For families prioritizing return on investment, this program delivers. The 0.44 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary—a manageable position that allows for quicker debt payoff. If your student wants business training with strong job market outcomes and reasonable debt, UNH-Manchester accomplishes exactly that without demanding top-tier test scores or turning away nine applicants out of ten.

Where University of New Hampshire at Manchester Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How University of New Hampshire at Manchester graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New Hampshire

Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Hampshire (4 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester	$15,820	$57,378	—	$25,500	0.44
Saint Anselm CollegeManchester	$46,810	$60,054	$68,081	$27,000	0.45
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham	$19,112	$57,378	—	$25,500	0.44
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth	$14,558	$41,714	$57,071	$27,000	0.65
National Median	—	$47,506	—	$26,000	0.55

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.

Sample Size: Based on 33 graduates with reported earnings and 36 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.