University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of New Hampshire
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of New Hampshire's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of New Hampshire to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for UNH Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | $12,000 | $27,200 | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Not Reported | $23,580 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $15,250 | $47,260 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not Reported | $25,770 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $15,250 | $29,960 |
Salary Score ™ for UNH Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | $26,220 | $26,930 | |
| Animal Sciences | $27,000 | $30,410 | |
| Anthropology | $25,000 | $29,690 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $26,460 | $45,280 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $27,000 | $36,990 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $37,480 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,000 | $53,270 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $27,000 | $63,010 | |
| Chemistry | $27,000 | $44,170 | |
| Civil Engineering | $27,000 | $58,550 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,000 | $44,360 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $27,000 | $20,140 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $27,000 | $74,310 | |
| Computer Engineering | $27,000 | $64,990 | |
| Criminology | $27,000 | $37,910 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $27,000 | $28,600 | |
| Economics | $26,740 | $48,200 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $27,000 | $67,320 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $27,000 | $30,350 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $27,000 | $53,500 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $27,000 | $28,240 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,000 | $26,350 | |
| Genetics | $27,000 | $43,430 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $27,000 | $49,650 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,000 | $32,570 | |
| History | $26,950 | $32,930 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $27,000 | $46,590 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $27,000 | $32,020 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $27,000 | $29,690 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $43,240 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,000 | $64,120 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $26,960 | $35,600 | |
| Music | $25,920 | $37,420 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $27,000 | $37,210 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | $26,960 | $43,130 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $27,000 | $27,670 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | $27,000 | $33,730 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $27,000 | $37,100 | |
| Political Science and Government | $27,000 | $38,390 | |
| Psychology, General | $27,000 | $33,250 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27,000 | $64,640 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,000 | $24,040 | |
| Social Work | $27,000 | $36,250 | |
| Sociology | $27,000 | $36,960 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $27,000 | $23,870 | |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $27,000 | $24,530 |
Salary Score ™ for UNH Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $65,670 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $29,850 | $87,240 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $66,190 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $52,460 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $73,950 | |
| Criminology | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $49,680 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $30,400 | $74,580 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not Reported | $77,400 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $56,640 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $40,790 | $80,860 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $30,750 | $60,370 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $41,000 | $41,940 | |
| Social Work | $51,250 | $46,300 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $43,090 |
Salary Score ™ for UNH Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $83,800 | $63,010 |
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