School value profile
University of New Hampshire OT value profile
Review why University of New Hampshire ranks #77 in The OT Index public-program value ranking, including institution-level cost, debt, completion, state labor-market context, and matched ACOTE program profiles.
Value rank #7738.3 value score$19,202 in-state tuition$26,814 median debt
Value snapshot
Cost, debt, completion, and career-return context
This profile keeps College Scorecard institution-level measures separate from ACOTE and NBCOT program-specific context so applicants can see what is known and what still needs direct confirmation.
Our take
University of New Hampshire value assessment
Why it stands out
- 76% completion is above the comparison midpoint, which matters because affordability is more compelling when students are also completing at a strong rate.
- New Hampshire's labor-market score is above the program-set midpoint, giving graduates a stronger local employment backdrop than price alone would suggest.
Tradeoffs that matter
- Published in-state tuition is $8,730 above the comparison midpoint, so this is not one of the genuinely low-price public options.
- Median debt is $5,863 above the midpoint. That borrowing result directly weakens the return-on-cost case.
- A #77 rank places the institution in the lower half of the public-value comparison; stronger-priced alternatives are readily available in the same dataset.
What to compare next
- Compare University of New Hampshire with the two nearest-ranked public options on tuition and debt separately; similar value scores can be driven by different affordability strengths.
- Compare the matched OT doctorate and OT master's programs profile on degree and delivery format before treating the institution-level price advantage as a program-level win.
- Put New Hampshire's labor-market score beside the state where you expect to work after graduation; local value is less relevant when the likely first job is elsewhere.
Applicant read
What makes this school look affordable—or not
The value score is strongest when low cost, manageable debt, institution-wide completion strength, and local labor-market opportunity point in the same direction.
Published tuition
The published in-state tuition is higher than the lowest-cost public options in this ranking, so scholarships and a realistic borrowing plan matter more.
Median debt
The institution-wide median debt is high enough to weaken the affordability case even if the published tuition looks competitive.
Completion rate
The institution-wide completion rate is respectable but not exceptional, so it provides only modest support for the value case.
State opportunity
New Hampshire has a middle-of-the-pack job market in this model. Compare the strongest metros and common first jobs instead of relying on the statewide average.
Program profiles
Linked ACOTE program profiles
Open the program-level profiles before treating the institution-level value score as an application decision.
| Program profile | Value context | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire OT doctorate profile | OT doctorate and OT master's programs; ACOTE next on-site review 2031/2032. | Open profile |
| University of New Hampshire OT master's profile | OT doctorate and OT master's programs; ACOTE next on-site review 2031/2032. | Open profile |
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Other public OT value profiles
Compare the value score against other public options before narrowing your application list.
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$15,252 in-state tuition; $26,188 median debt; 39.9 value score.
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$19,058 in-state tuition; $20,951 median debt; 37.9 value score.
Open value profile Rank #75Saginaw Valley State University
$12,930 in-state tuition; $25,000 median debt; 43.3 value score.
Open value profile
University of New Hampshire is a weaker value proposition than most public institutions in this comparison for an in-state applicant. Neither tuition nor debt beats the comparison midpoint, which explains the weaker placement. The 76% completion rate supports the case.