University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, New Hampshire · Public
ROI Score: 72/100 · Fair Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online scores 72 (Fair Value) on the CampusROI scale - UNH's online division serving working adults from Manchester, NH, with 1,157 enrolled students and an $7,724 in-state tuition discounted to a $10,864 net price. The score reflects a 5.8-year payback period, a 72.4% earnings premium, a 0.597 debt-to-earnings ratio, a 29.6% completion rate - the institution's primary weakness - and an 87.9% repayment rate at 3 years. The repayment rate of 87.9% is notably strong and stands in apparent tension with the low completion rate: it suggests that students who do borrow and do complete are servicing debt successfully, while a large share of enrolled students may never reach that outcome. Average 6-year earnings of $44,900 and median 10-year earnings of $66,479 reflect the working-adult population - many enrollees are likely already employed and building credentials for advancement rather than entering the labor market cold. Registered Nursing (30 grads, $77,271 year-one, grade B+) and Computer and Information Sciences (9 grads, $75,156 year-one, grade B) lead the program portfolio. Business Administration (49 grads, $57,015 year-one, grade C+) is the largest graded program by graduate count.
How University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- 6-year graduation rate29.5% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $7,724/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $9,284/yr |
| Average net price | $10,864/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $43,456 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $66,479 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $44,900 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,814 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $284 |
| Estimated payback period | 5.8 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 29.5% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,157 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $7,724/year ($9,284/year out-of-state), which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $10,864/year, or roughly $43,456 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $4,587/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $26,814, which works out to about $284 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($44,900) and comes to 0.60, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,587 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,416 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,451 |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 income bracket pays $4,587 per year at UNH CPS Online - an exceptional net price driven by federal Pell Grant eligibility. The Scorecard does not report a net price figure for the 30001-48000 bracket. For low-income working adults who can access the nursing or computer science programs, a $4,587 net price against $44,900-$77,271 in median earnings is a strong cost-to-outcome ratio. The 29.6% completion rate is the risk - borrowing at $4,587 per year and not completing still results in debt without a degree.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The 48001-75000 bracket pays $9,416 and the 75001-110000 bracket pays $15,451. The step-up from the lowest bracket to middle-income is notable - $9,416 is more than double the $4,587 paid by the lowest bracket, reflecting that Pell eligibility phases out quickly. For middle-income working adults, $9,000-$15,000 per year for a UNH credential at an online campus is a reasonable cost structure, particularly for nursing and IT programs. The concern remains completion: at any income level, students who do not finish face debt without the corresponding earnings benefit.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
The Scorecard does not report a net price figure for families above $110,000 at UNH CPS Online. Higher-income students likely pay close to the $7,724 in-state tuition plus fees, keeping the total cost modest. The financial case is strongest for nursing and IT programs where year-one earnings well exceed $70,000 against a total credential cost likely under $35,000.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $86,535 | C+ |
| Psychology | $56,153 | D |
| Registered Nursing | $90,784 | B+ |
| Human Services, General | $51,220 | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $55,509 | C |
| Special Education and Teaching | $45,663 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,291 | C+ |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $81,768 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $105,078 | B |
| Accounting | $65,371 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Registered Nursing is UNH CPS Online's strongest graded program: 30 confirmed graduates, $77,271 year-one, $90,784 at year four, grade B+ on $27,000 median debt. This program likely serves RN-to-BSN completers - registered nurses with associate degrees earning their bachelor's credential for advancement. Year-one earnings of $77,271 reflect working nurses continuing in their existing roles. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.349 is favorable given New Hampshire's nursing wages. At a $10,864 net price, this is a cost-effective BSN completion pathway.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration is UNH CPS Online's largest graded program at 49 confirmed graduates: $57,015 year-one, $86,535 at year four, grade C+ on $27,000 median debt. Year-one earnings of $57,015 for a working-adult business credential reflect the population - these are likely employed professionals whose earnings are already established. The four-year trajectory to $86,535 indicates meaningful advancement. At $10,864 net price, the C+ grade reflects the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.474 rather than any concern about the quality of outcomes. Business is a reasonable credential investment at this cost structure.
Psychology
Psychology produces 34 confirmed graduates at $38,229 year-one and $56,153 at year four, grade D on $27,000 median debt. Year-one earnings of $38,229 in New Hampshire - a high-cost-of-living state - are difficult to service alongside $27,000 in median debt. The D grade reflects a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.706. Psychology as a terminal bachelor's degree faces structural earnings limitations nationally, and UNH CPS Online's psychology outcomes reflect that broader pattern. Students pursuing psychology through this program likely need a clear post-baccalaureate pathway - counseling licensure, social work, or graduate school - to improve the financial outcome.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 84.5% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 87.9% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 86.3% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 89.4% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 1,157 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 31.8% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $9,964 |
UNH CPS Online does not report an admission rate, admission standards, or standardized test score ranges to the Scorecard. The institution appears to operate as broadly open enrollment consistent with its professional studies and online mission. Prospective students should evaluate program-specific prerequisites - particularly for nursing and healthcare programs - and have a realistic completion plan before borrowing. The completion rate of 29.6% is the most important caveat for any prospective student: the majority of those who enroll do not graduate, which means the median earnings and payback metrics apply to a minority of enrollees.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
UNH CPS Online's ROI of 72 is a fair result given the completion rate penalty.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online (this school) | 72 | $10,864 | $66,479 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 75 | $15,350 | $66,125 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 74 | $23,805 | $66,479 |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 73 | $18,048 | $64,010 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 71 | $17,945 | $66,125 |
| Keene State College | 53 | $17,887 | $54,368 |
Who Thrives Here
UNH CPS Online does not report an admission rate or standardized test score ranges. With 1,157 enrolled students and a 31.8% Pell grant rate, the institution serves a working-adult audience pursuing career advancement and credential completion in New Hampshire and surrounding states. The online delivery model is the defining institutional characteristic - students are typically balancing work, family, and coursework simultaneously. The 29.6% completion rate reflects the structural challenge of this population: adult learners stop out at higher rates than traditional undergraduates. The 87.9% repayment rate among those who do borrow and presumably complete is encouraging.
The Verdict: A Reasonable Bet - With Caveats
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a fair-value bet, but how well it pays off depends a lot on you. At $10,864 a year after aid ($43,456 over four years), with the typical graduate earning $66,479 a decade out, the cost takes about 5.8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
What it has going for it: a strong earnings premium over high school graduates, high loan repayment success. What to keep an eye on: its 29.5% graduation rate.
Median debt of $26,814 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $44,900 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online: Common Questions
Is University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online worth it?
In our view, it's a fair-value bet - whether University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is worth it depends a lot on your major and aid package. It scores 72/100 on our ROI scale. At $10,864 a year after aid ($43,456 over four years) against $66,479 in typical earnings a decade out, the cost takes about 5.8 years to earn back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $10,864 a year, or roughly $43,456 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $66,479 ten years after enrolling, roughly $24,679 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 5.8 years for University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $26,814, against average earnings of $44,900 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.60. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online?
The six-year graduation rate is 29.5%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.