Psychology at University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General
45 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,229/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #86 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Psychology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $549K $545K $501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.7x 8.6x 7.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 3.8x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 47% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 45 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$63,280
Out-of-state: $142,120 (3.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,208
16% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,519
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of New Hampshire at Manchester's Psychology graduates start at $38,229/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 8.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$38,229 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #86 ranking out of 926 Psychology programs nationally puts University of New Hampshire at Manchester in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,229 to $55,519 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of New Hampshire at Manchester

A 87% acceptance rate means University of New Hampshire at Manchester is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 486 students in Manchester, NH.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr
Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr
Industrial-organizational psychologists $109,840/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of New Hampshire at Manchester's Psychology program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Psychology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Psychology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Psychology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →