# University of New Hampshire: Electrical Engineering (bachelor's)

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 14.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/electrical-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $81,981
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $104,067 (U.S. median for this major: $98,697 across 257 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,370

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $104,067 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 | $16,523 | $68,075 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | 1.9 years |

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

## Electrical Engineering at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $104,067 | $27,000 | $23,805 | 76% |

## Careers
- Electrical engineer (SOC 17-2071): median wage $128,610 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $135,710 NH, $120,630 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.9% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $205,130 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $172,240 NH, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061): median wage $167,600 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $129,140 NH, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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