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 | #239 in Education nationally

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire

Economic score: 5.60

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: 5.9 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: $39,706

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

EarningsPlus: + $2,110

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.

#2 in New Hampshire | #376 in Education nationally

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire

Economic score: 7.90

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: $32,819

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

Payback: 8.6 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: $40,778

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

EarningsPlus: + $3,335

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: 78%
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 | #377 in Education nationally

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Economic score: 7.92

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: $20,370

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

Payback: 7.8 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: $36,890

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

EarningsPlus: - $702

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: 92%
Graduation rate: 58%

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.

#4 in New Hampshire | #400 in Education nationally

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire

Economic score: 8.33

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: $25,681

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

Payback: 8.5 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: $38,526

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

EarningsPlus: + $892

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: 84%
Graduation rate: 53%

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.

#5 in New Hampshire | #504 in Education nationally

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire

Economic score: 14.88

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: $42,645

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

Payback: 15.3 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: $36,647

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

EarningsPlus: + $1,108

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: 92%
Graduation rate: 57%

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 education-grades & methods in New Hampshire?

Years

11.3 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods in New Hampshire is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 11.3 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods earn in New Hampshire?

Salary

$37,922

The median bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods graduate earns $37,922 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods cost in New Hampshire?

Net cost

$25,754

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods is $25,754. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.