Keene State College ranked eighth for the highest coaching salaries among New Hampshire’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Records indicate that Keene State College offered an average coaching salary of $40,318, with the top salary reaching $42,057.
The University of New Hampshire-Main Campus provided the highest average coaching salary in New Hampshire in 2024, at $148,345.
On average, post-secondary coaches in New Hampshire earned $57,889 in 2024, 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.
