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2027 Best Value History Schools in New Hampshire

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,824 Avg Student Debt
$66,546 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value History Badge [History](/majors/history/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history students.

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2027 Best Value History Schools in New Hampshire

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value History Schools

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Our analysis ranked Plymouth State University the best value for a degree in history in New Hampshire. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $14,626 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Typical student debt for history graduates is $26,972. Early-career history graduates make about $44,487. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Keene State College earned it the #2 place for history. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, with out-of-state students paying around $26,840. History graduates carry a median of $26,342 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $41,049. Set against $26,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

3

A rank of #3 makes University Of New Hampshire Main Campus one of the best values for history. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $25,000. History graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $28,663 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Dartmouth College, which ranked #4. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Typical student debt for history graduates is $19,000. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $61,127. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Anselm College crest
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,920. Typical student debt for history graduates is $25,946. History graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $32,228 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,946 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #6 position for value in history this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Students borrow a median of $31,683 to complete the history program here. History graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $42,137 early in their careers. Set against $31,683 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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 6 ranked schools only.

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