Compare 5 History. programs in New Hampshire. Average earnings: $48,978.
With top graduates earning $82,121, History stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $33K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Topping the list, Dartmouth College's program delivers $82,121 in median earnings—well above the $49K average across New Hampshire's 5 ranked programs. Saint Anselm College follows at $49,479, while University of New Hampshire produces graduates earning $48,243, showing how outcomes vary by program quality rather than school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dartmouth graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 4.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.21.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $82,121 | 50 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Manageable |
| #2 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $49,479 | 17 | $27,000 | Manageable | $59,736 | High |
| #3 | $48,243 | 42 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #4 | Keene State CollegePublic | $41,014 | 22 | $25,749 | Challenging | $37,874 | High |
| #5 | $24,035 | 12 | $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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
