Compare 8 Biology, General. programs in New Hampshire. Average earnings: $40,113.
With top graduates earning $60,936, Biology, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across New Hampshire's 8 ranked programs.
University Of New Hampshire-Main Campus leads with Biology graduates earning $60,936, while the state average sits at $40,113. The 166-student cohort demonstrates that larger programs can deliver strong outcomes. Keene State College follows at $51,753, proving regional publics compete effectively in biological sciences regardless of overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $60,936
Strong outcomes with 87% acceptance
9.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
24.6% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,936 | 166 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Keene State CollegePublic | $51,753 | 31 | $25,749 | Manageable | $37,874 | High |
| #3 | Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivate | $49,550 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,135 | High |
| #4 | Rivier UniversityPrivate | $34,704 | 11 | $26,956 | High | $23,985 | High |
| #5 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $33,459 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $59,736 | High |
| #6 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $32,563 | 53 | $17,500 | Challenging | $44,481 | High |
| #7 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivate | $26,715 | 33 | $27,000 | High | $40,638 | High |
| #8 | $23,807 | 18 | $26,000 | High | $27,431 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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