# University of New Hampshire: History (bachelor's)

Durham, NH. IPEDS 183044, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,663
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,841 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in NH: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (4 colleges, $51,977): +$2,864
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,301

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,841 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 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $17,476 | $72,001 | 5.5 years |
| 48-75k | $19,446 | $80,118 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,815 | $93,998 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,588 | $117,783 | 9.0 years |

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

## History at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | $136,403 | $19,000 | $29,519 | 96% |
| University of New Hampshire | $54,841 | $25,000 | $23,805 | 76% |
| Keene State College | $46,428 | $26,342 | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $77,060 NH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $134,010 NH, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $58,530 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $61,410 NH, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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