Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in New Hampshire

Keene State College delivers the state's most affordable Chemistry education at $19,164 net cost while producing graduates earning $43,798 annually. This return places Keene above even Dartmouth's Chemistry graduates in starting salaries, despite costing $9,455 less per year. New Hampshire's tax-free income structure means Chemistry graduates keep more of their earnings, particularly valuable in a state where defense contractors and healthcare systems actively recruit analytical talent.

Programs

$19,164 – $34,744

Net Price Range

$41,950

Avg. Program Earnings

72.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Keene State College Keene, New Hampshire	$19,164	$14,710	58.4%	89.5%
2	Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire	$19,685	$14,558	47.4%	97.6%
3	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$23,261	$19,112	76.4%	87.0%
4	Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire	$28,619	$65,739	96.0%	6.4%
5	Saint Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire	$34,744	$46,810	83.2%	82.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,580 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive Chemistry programs?

Public institutions like Keene State ($19,164) and Plymouth State ($19,685) offer significantly lower net costs than private colleges. Saint Anselm College costs $34,744 annually, reflecting smaller class sizes and private liberal arts education, though graduates earn $4,429 less than Keene State alumni.

How do acceptance rates correlate with program costs in New Hampshire Chemistry?

Plymouth State accepts 97.55% of applicants at $19,685 net cost, making it the most accessible option. Dartmouth accepts only 6.38% of applicants but costs $28,619 net, while mid-tier options like UNH accept 87% at $23,261 annually.

Does graduation rate justify higher costs for Chemistry students?

Dartmouth achieves a 96% graduation rate but costs $9,455 more annually than Keene State's 58.40% rate. UNH offers a middle ground at 76.40% graduation rate for $4,097 more than the cheapest options, suggesting diminishing returns on investment.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.