Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

UNH's graduates in Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies earn substantially more than typical graduates from similar programs nationwide—landing in the 95th percentile with starting salaries of $40,720 versus a national median of just $31,459. That's nearly $10,000 more right out of the gate. The debt load of $25,832 is manageable relative to these earnings (0.63 ratio), and graduates see steady income growth to $51,688 by year four. What's striking is that UNH outperforms even Dartmouth in this field, whose graduates start at $31,967.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, these numbers could shift considerably with a larger sample. The program ranks only at the 60th percentile among New Hampshire schools, suggesting some in-state variation. Still, the fundamental economics work in graduates' favor—they're earning well above what most people in this field make nationally while carrying debt that's below the national median for the major.

For families weighing this path at UNH, the data suggests strong outcomes despite the small cohort. The combination of relatively accessible admissions, solid starting salaries, and consistent earnings growth creates a reasonable financial foundation, particularly compared to the challenging economics this major typically faces elsewhere.