2026 Best General Chemistry Schools in New Hampshire

General Chemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general chemistry students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Chemistry Schools in New Hampshire

Best Schools for General Chemistry in New Hampshire

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general chemistry education in New Hampshire.

Top Schools in General Chemistry

1

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 General Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$81,992 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 school for general chemistry. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hanover. About 96% of students finish within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 21 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general chemistry degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at Dartmouth College

2

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Durham, NH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 General Chemistry Degrees Awarded

$52,064 Median Starting Salary

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general chemistry schools. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. About 76% of students finish within six years. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus awarded about 19 general chemistry degrees in the most recent data year. General Chemistry graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $52,064 early in their careers. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. Read more about the general chemistry program at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.