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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #1042 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,100 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 49.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Saint Anselm College sits in the 75.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- Azimuth's ranking reflects Saint Anselm College's strong financial outcomes relative to cost paid, with graduates consistently outperforming expectations. The institution's business-focused program mix supports these results, delivering median earnings of $76,334 four years after enrollment.
Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #1042 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private baccalaureate college in Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College enrolls roughly 2,087 undergraduates. Retention is 88.1% and the six-year graduation rate is 80.0%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts institution. Saint Anselm College performs strongest on return on investment. Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #346 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $76,334. They earn about $2,100 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Anselm College in the 49.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This earnings advantage reflects the college's strength in business and professional programs, which align closely with employer demand in the Northeast and beyond. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Saint Anselm College sits in the 6.7 percentile for access and the 5.1 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 11.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 13.1% are first-generation college students, reflecting a more selective admissions posture typical of private liberal arts colleges. For families who qualify for need-based aid, the college's financial aid policies work to narrow the gap between sticker price and actual cost. Mobility outcomes sit in the 77.9 percentile, anchored in the strong earnings performance of graduates entering business and professional careers.
Saint Anselm College's published cost of attendance is $67,213. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,143, middle-income families pay around $27,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,268. Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #1353 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Saint Anselm College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $59,736; 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 $76,334, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Saint Anselm College is a strong fit for students seeking a private liberal arts education in NH with a focus on Business and related fields. Its small size and personalized approach appeal to students who value close faculty interaction and a tight-knit campus community. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $76,334, placing Saint Anselm College in the 75.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $2,100 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 49.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a mix of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 11.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 13.1% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $37,268, with need-based aid available to help bridge the gap. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 78.0% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors liberal arts disciplines over technical fields. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find a supportive environment with strong outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
88 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
13 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
30 graduates
Business/Commerce, General
53 graduates
Political Science and Government
30 graduates
Saint Anselm College's program mix centers on business, liberal arts, and professional fields—a portfolio shaped by the institution's Catholic liberal arts identity in New England. Nursing is the largest program with 88 graduates, followed by Business/Commerce, General, Criminology, Teacher Education, and Psychology, General.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 554 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor markets. The earnings pattern reflects strength in business and applied professional fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $91,470 four years after enrollment across 88 graduates, followed by Finance with $90,161 and 53 graduates. Business/Commerce, General graduates earn $84,734, while Political Science and Criminology round out the highest-earning cohorts with $80,763 and $69,676 respectively.
These outcomes cluster in fields where employers in the Northeast actively recruit and where career pathways remain stable. Most of Saint Anselm's strongest programs are high-mobility pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly and earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national wage trends. As a smaller, focused liberal arts institution, Saint Anselm graduates a cohort that benefits from close faculty relationships and regional employer networks centered in the Boston and Manchester markets.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Saint Anselm College's published cost of attendance is $67,213. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,143, middle-income families pay around $27,193, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,268.
Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #1353 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: [net price and sticker price can differ substantially](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/), and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions.
Saint Anselm College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $59,736; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $76,334, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Saint Anselm College earn median 4-year earnings of $76,334, placing Saint Anselm College in the 75.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,100 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Anselm College in the 49.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Saint Anselm College #346 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect solid long-term financial payoff for graduates entering the labor market from a small liberal arts institution in New Hampshire.
The earnings pattern is anchored in business and professional fields. Nursing represents the institution's largest aggregate return by combining substantial enrollment with strong early-career pay.
Nursing is the most popular program with 88 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $91,470, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business/Commerce, General program graduates 53 students earning $84,734 four years after enrollment, while Criminology and Teacher Education round out the top programs with 48 and 34 graduates respectively.
The concentration in Business — the institution's signature strength — drives consistent outcomes across the student body and supports the institution's above-average value positioning.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curry College Similar quality tier in Northeast (#28211 ranked) | MA | 88% | $54,400 | #28211 | Compare |
New England Institute Of Technology Similar quality tier in Northeast (#28212 ranked) | RI | 67% | $48,684 | #28212 | Compare |
Clarke University Similar quality tier (#28200 ranked) | IA | 72% | $55,396 | #28200 | Compare |
University Of Dubuque Similar quality tier (#28219 ranked) | IA | 89% | $51,190 | #28219 | Compare |
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