Rivier University
Nashua, New Hampshire · Private, nonprofit · 1,231 undergraduates
All 13 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Hampshire high-school graduate (about $41,972/yr). Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,321 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,978 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,106 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,352 |
| $110k and up | $31,359 |
| All families (average) | $28,082 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,727 | +$49,755 | clears the bar | $26,200 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $79,592 | +$37,620 | clears the bar | $23,557 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $127,230 | +$85,258 | clears the bar | $39,441 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $88,901 | +$46,929 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,102 | +$27,130 | clears the bar | $26,147 | 1 yr |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $63,294 | +$21,322 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,686 | +$14,714 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,523 | +$6,551 | clears the bar | $26,200 | 4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $49,672 | +$7,700 | clears the bar | $40,440 | 5.3 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $100,716 | +$58,744 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $48,036 | +$6,064 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $72,965 | +$30,993 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $63,206 | +$21,234 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.