Merrimack, New Hampshire Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Merrimack, New Hampshire: median public in-state tuition $30,400 (+451.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $18,842 (+42.0% vs U.S.) 250 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 250 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $30,400 (+451.5% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $30,614 (+207.1% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $18,842 (+42.0% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $18,927
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 62.5%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Merrimack serve students across New Hampshire with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 250 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $30,400. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Merrimack, New Hampshire and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Merrimack vs New Hampshire & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Merrimack, New Hampshire$30,400$30,614$18,84262.5%250
New Hampshire (state median)$7,200$15,621$18,52557.0%201,244
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Merrimack, New Hampshire vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Merrimack, New HampshireN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
New Hampshire (state median)$55,83613.2%76.2%3.2%—82.6%0.44
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in New Hampshire (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Merrimack, New Hampshire$30,400$30,614$18,84262.5%250N/AN/A
Manchester$15,838$14,143$26,81446.4%168,438$66,47913.2%
Keene$14,784$15,957$23,50160.1%2,749$54,36810.8%
Nashua$23,438$25,618$16,55051.7%2,459$52,2489.5%
Concord$7,200$18,011$20,732N/A2,154N/AN/A
Concord$7,200$18,011$20,732N/A2,154N/AN/A
Concord$7,200$18,011$20,732N/A2,154N/AN/A
Portsmouth$7,200$22,877$11,830N/A1,332N/AN/A
Portsmouth$7,200$22,877$11,830N/A1,332N/AN/A
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Merrimack, New Hampshire vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Merrimack, New Hampshire median in-state tuition is $30,400, +451.5% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Merrimack, New Hampshire vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Merrimack, New Hampshire is $18,842 (+42.0% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $18,927.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Merrimack, New Hampshire median public in-state tuition is $30,400, about +451.5% vs the national median. Versus the New England region, tuition is +223.3%.

Median graduate debt is $18,842 (+42.0% above the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 62.5% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Merrimack?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Merrimack, New Hampshire with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Merrimack?

Median in-state tuition in Merrimack is $30,400 and median net price is $30,614. For New Hampshire overall, medians are $7,200 and $15,621; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Merrimack?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Merrimack is N/A vs $55,836 for New Hampshire and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Merrimack colleges?

Median completer debt in Merrimack is $18,842 vs $18,525 for New Hampshire and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Merrimack?

Among 2 campuses in Merrimack, New Hampshire, 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Roman Catholic (1).

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