Among New Hampshire post-secondary institutions in 2024, Plymouth State University ranked ninth for highest coaching salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The data indicates that Plymouth State University offered its coaches an average salary of $23,783, with the top coaching salary reaching $25,659.
The University of New Hampshire-Main Campus provided the highest average coaching salary in the state in 2024, at $148,345.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across New Hampshire post-secondary schools was $57,889, marking a 3.2% decline from the previous year’s average of $59,776.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | $148,345 |
| Dartmouth College | $119,210 |
| Rivier University | $54,730 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $54,258 |
| New England College | $49,895 |
| Franklin Pierce University | $48,225 |
| Saint Anselm College | $42,444 |
| Keene State College | $40,318 |
| Plymouth State University | $23,783 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | $22,756 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
