2026 Best Value Chemistry Schools in New Hampshire
[Chemistry](/majors/physical-sciences/chemistry/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong chemistry education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for chemistry students.
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2026 Best Value Chemistry Schools in New Hampshire
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in chemistry, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Chemistry Schools
Leading the list is University Of New Hampshire Main Campus, our #1 best value for chemistry in New Hampshire. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $52,064. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Dartmouth College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value chemistry schools. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,019. Chemistry graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. Early-career chemistry graduates make about $81,992. That is a strong return on a $16,989 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Anselm College earned it the #3 place for chemistry. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $48,920. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the chemistry program here. Chemistry graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $48,228 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Saint Anselm College admits about 78% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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