Best colleges New Hampshire

2023 best colleges in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s education scene mixes top national universities, small private schools, and community colleges. The state’s flagship university, the University of New Hampshire, has one of the highest in-state tuition costs nationwide (second only to the University of Vermont), but is well-known for its business, engineering, and nursing programs. Dartmouth College, a premier ivy league school, boasts bustling Greek life and rigorous academics that rank among the nation’s best. Students and families from around New England flock to university events in the state each year, including UNH’s annual homecoming and Pumpkin Fest at Keene State University.

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#1 in New Hampshire | #31 in Sociology nationally

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire

Economic score: 2.87

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $32,410

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.3 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $56,541

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $18,670

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 6%
Graduation rate: 95%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in New Hampshire | #99 in Sociology nationally

University of New Hampshire

Durham, New Hampshire

Economic score: 4.51

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $24,160

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 5.1 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $45,409

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $5,462

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 87%
Graduation rate: 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in New Hampshire | #213 in Sociology nationally

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire

Economic score: 6.89

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $19,794

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 6.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $38,277

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $1,823

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 88%
Graduation rate: 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in sociology in New Hampshire?

Years

7.9 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in sociology in New Hampshire is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.9 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in sociology earn in New Hampshire?

Salary

$42,762

The median bachelor's degree in sociology graduate earns $42,762 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in sociology cost in New Hampshire?

Net cost

$25,519

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in sociology is $25,519. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.