New Hampshire · Accounting and Related Services

Best colleges for Accounting and Related Services in New Hampshire

Ranked by graduate earnings

Franklin Pierce University, Nashua Community College and New England College award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in New Hampshire: 29, 22 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 14 New Hampshire colleges offer Accounting and Related Services and award 2,131 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 52.03
States & territories
58
with a program page
Degrees / yr
2,131
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$54,209
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,086
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$92,570
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Franklin Pierce University
Rindge Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,3562954%$26,344$26,274
2Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$60,830680%$29,600$27,000
3Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online
$54,8981,96843%$34,565$34,900
4Plymouth State University
Plymouth Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$54,2091352%—$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in New Hampshire

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Franklin Pierce University
Rindge Private not-for-profit
29$45,356
2Nashua Community College
Nashua Public
22Not reported
3New England College
Henniker Private not-for-profit
14Not reported
4Plymouth State University
Plymouth Public
13$54,209
5Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth Public
10Not reported
6University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
9Not reported
7Lakes Region Community College
Laconia Public
9Not reported
8Manchester Community College
Manchester Public
7Not reported
9Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit
6$60,830
10White Mountains Community College
Berlin Public
3Not reported
Show the other 4 New Hampshire colleges offering Accounting and Related Services
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)ManchesterPrivate not-for-profit1,968
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcordPublic22
River Valley Community CollegeClaremontPublic12
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online (Online)ManchesterPublic7

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~124,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$81,680
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Accountants and Auditors earn in New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
7,000
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$92,570
median $83,470
Best-paying metro
$92,960
Manchester-Nashua, NH

Related careers

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$53,520 avg · 7,180 jobs
Accountants and Auditors
$92,570 avg · 7,000 jobs
Financial Managers
$160,920 avg · 4,330 jobs
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
$64,240 avg · 800 jobs
Financial and Investment Analysts
$95,700 avg · 580 jobs
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
$123,790 avg · 580 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Accounting and Related Services programs in New Hampshire.

Which New Hampshire colleges award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees?+

Franklin Pierce University (29 graduates a year), Nashua Community College (22 graduates a year) and New England College (14 graduates a year) award the most Accounting and Related Services degrees in New Hampshire, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 14 New Hampshire colleges offer Accounting and Related Services.

Which Accounting and Related Services program in New Hampshire has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Franklin Pierce University tops the list at $45,356. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in New Hampshire?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in New Hampshire is $92,570 (median $83,470), across about 7,000 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Accounting and Related Services program?+

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Accountants and Auditors?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 124,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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