Psychology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

UNH's psychology graduates earn nearly $7,000 more than the national median—landing this program at the 95th percentile nationally—but here's the catch: within New Hampshire, those same earnings place graduates barely above the middle of the pack at the 40th percentile. You're paying flagship university prices for outcomes that several smaller New Hampshire schools match or exceed. The $27,000 debt load is reasonable and typical for both the program and the state, but when New England College's psychology graduates are earning $4,400 more annually, the value equation gets murky.

The positive story is solid earnings growth—25% from year one to year four—and first-year earnings that beat three-quarters of psychology programs nationwide. For students planning to leave New Hampshire after graduation, this program likely delivers good value compared to psychology degrees elsewhere. But if your child plans to stay in-state, they could achieve similar or better outcomes at schools with lower sticker prices and potentially less competitive admissions.

The real question is whether UNH's broader college experience—the flagship campus environment, research opportunities, alumni network—justifies paying premium rates for middle-tier state outcomes. If those factors matter to your family, the manageable debt makes this workable. If you're purely focused on ROI within New Hampshire's job market, explore what those smaller schools are doing differently.