Plymouth State University's published cost of attendance is $29,644. Net price varies meaningfully across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,676, middle-income families pay around $17,030, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,020.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,644 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,566 |
| Room and Board | $13,158 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,428 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,216 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,676 |
| $30–48k | $14,714 |
| $48–75k | $17,030 |
| $75–110k | $21,157 |
| $110k+ | $23,020 |
Plymouth State University's published cost of attendance is $29,644. Net price varies meaningfully across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,676, middle-income families pay around $17,030, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,020. Azimuth ranks Plymouth State University #786 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,431; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,351, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Plymouth State University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,351, placing Plymouth State University in the 32.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,593 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Plymouth State University in the 34.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Plymouth State University #994 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect a student body that enters the workforce with competitive early-career earnings and continues to build financial security over the first decade after graduation. The earnings pattern is anchored in Business, which represents the institution's largest degree concentration. Business/Commerce, General is the highest-aggregate-return major, with 75 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $67,069, performing at 1.0x the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field. Among the most popular programs, Teacher Education enrolls 72 graduates earning $44,048, while The Criminal Justice program graduates 70 students earning $59,937. Digital Marketing and Kinesiology round out the top five, with 4-year earnings of $76,631 and $55,452 respectively. This program lineup supports steady early-career earnings and reflects the institution's focus on fields with direct labor-market pathways in the NH region and beyond.
