Rivier University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rivier University at a glance

• 1,231

  students enrolled

• 772

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $28,082

  average net price a year

  Tuition $36,508

• $54,599

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,248

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  11% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Rivier University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Rivier University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hillsborough County, where the college is.

Layoff notices in Hillsborough CountyNew Hampshire rapid response

• 741

  open professional jobs

• 60

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  14 jobs

• 3.0%

  unemployment in Hillsborough County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $100,436

  median household income

  Hillsborough County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, education, which lead to clinical (4 open), engineering (399 open), data & analytics (15 open), security (16 open), product (5 open), academic (2 open).

Hiring most: BAE Systems (441), PC Connection (11), Allegro Microsystems (10), BAE Systems USA (10), Eversource Energy (8), Fidelity Investments (7), Anduril (6), Hubbell (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (399), Operations (70), Finance (47), Sales (38), Legal (24), Programs (22). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Workforce Opportunity.

• NH WORKS - ManchesterManchester · 603-656-6505 · 8AM - 4:30pm., Mon to Fri
• NH WORKS - NashuaNashua · 603-882-5177 · Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM 603 271-7700 is the number to call

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Rivier University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Job fairNov 4, 2026 · Nashua, NH

  Business and Technology Career Fair

  College: Rivier University

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Common questions

How big is Rivier University?

Rivier University enrolls about 1,231 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. It awards about 772 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rivier University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rivier University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,599 six years after entry and $52,248 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rivier University offer AI or data science degrees?

Rivier University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Rivier University?

741 open professional jobs are listed in Hillsborough County, 60 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.