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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,813 Avg Student Debt
$63,052 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Sciences Badge [Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for social sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in social sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Social Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is Keene State College, our #1 best value for social sciences in New Hampshire. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the social sciences program here. Social Sciences graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $32,906 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Plymouth State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value social sciences schools. Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Plymouth. Students from in state pay about $14,626 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,566. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $26,972. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $44,487. That is a strong return on a $26,972 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of New Hampshire Main Campus one of the best values for social sciences. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $26,677. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $45,768. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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New England College
Henniker, NH

Students looking for strong value in social sciences will find it at New England College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Henniker, New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,474. Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $35,038 in student loans. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $68,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dartmouth College earned it the #5 place for social sciences. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,019. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $17,035. Soon after graduation, social sciences degree recipients from Dartmouth College generally make around $77,576. Set against $17,035 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College landed the #6 spot for social sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,920. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $27,000. Social Sciences graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $41,656 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Southern New Hampshire University landed the #7 spot for social sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for social sciences graduates is $28,966. Early-career social sciences graduates make about $52,165. Set against $28,966 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern New Hampshire University admits about 100% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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