Cost & ROI · 2026
Is NHTI-Concord's Community College worth it?
Pay $18,011/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $48,943 ten years out — about 2.7× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
NHTI-Concord's Community College vs New Hampshire avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical New Hampshire college and the typical US college.
| Metric | NHTI-Concord's Community College | New Hampshire avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $18,011 | $21,574 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $48,943 | $55,916 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $14,650 | $22,054 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 29.3% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 79.8% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $94,904 over four years. Most students get $5,715/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $14,650 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 30% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median NHTI-Concord's Community College grad earns about $157,720 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about NHTI-Concord's Community College
The average student at NHTI-Concord's Community College pays $18,011 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $23,726 published sticker price. That is below the NH average net price of $21,574.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $48,943 — below the NH median of $55,916. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $14,650, roughly $159 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 30% of one year's median earnings.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper New Hampshire colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of NHTI-Concord's Community College.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at NHTI-Concord's Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,011 per year. That's $5,715/yr in financial aid against the $23,726 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $72,044.
How much do NHTI-Concord's Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, NHTI-Concord's Community College graduates earn a median of $48,943 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.7× the annual net cost.
How much debt do NHTI-Concord's Community College graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,650 — about $159/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 35.1% of students take federal loans.
Is NHTI-Concord's Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns NHTI-Concord's Community College a value grade of C — top 57% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $18,011/yr, earn $48,943/yr ten years out, ROI score of 6.79. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at NHTI-Concord's Community College?
28.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 35.1% take federal student loans. On average, students get $5,715 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at NHTI-Concord's Community College?
In-state tuition is $7,200 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $15,450 per year — a difference of $8,250/yr or $33,000 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at NHTI-Concord's Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $14,790. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $23,726. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →