# Plymouth State University (PSU)

Public college in Plymouth, NH. IPEDS ID 183080.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/plymouth-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/plymouth-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,216 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 52%; beats 40% of NH colleges and 46% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,304; beats 60% of NH colleges and 63% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,676 |
| 30-48k | $14,714 |
| 48-75k | $17,030 |
| 75-110k | $21,157 |
| 110k+ | $23,020 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.16 years on average (41% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,304 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,676 | $61,052 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,714 | $61,210 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,030 | $70,845 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,157 | $88,013 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,020 | $95,763 | 6.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $29,644 in-state; about $40,584 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,626 in-state, $25,566 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $12,104; books: $1,410

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,421 applicants, 6,755 admitted, 985 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $59,203 | $96,494 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $72,906 | $85,709 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $46,649 | $76,631 | $26,563 |
| Business Administration | $40,902 | $74,912 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $54,209 | $72,824 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $50,006 | $69,367 | $27,000 |
| Business | $41,714 | $67,069 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $40,088 | $63,159 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $39,171 | $59,937 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $31,495 | $55,773 | $26,856 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $33,293 | $55,452 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $31,836 | $55,156 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $31,293 | $54,740 | $27,000 |
| Public Health | $34,087 | $52,870 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $41,451 | $52,587 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $37,240 | $50,968 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,035 | $49,154 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $30,491 | $48,229 | $27,000 |
| English | $27,833 | $45,019 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,646 | $44,048 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $22,489 | $35,646 | $27,000 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,516 | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Climate Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $104,270 (NH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $72,410 (NH), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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