Lowest In-State Tuition for a Bachelor’s
Southern New Hampshire University
$17,200 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents (2024–25), the lowest among the 3 bachelor’s programs shown here.
New Hampshire · Anthropology Rankings · 2027 
Best Anthropology Programs in New Hampshire for 2027
New Hampshire’s anthropology list covers three bachelor’s programs and no other degree level. Dartmouth College in Hanover ranks first, University of New Hampshire in Durham is the only public school, and Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester awarded 153 of the state’s 201 anthropology degrees in 2023–24.
By Taylor Rupe, Editor
Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Programs in New Hampshire
3 schools in New Hampshire awarded anthropology bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, scored against 405 bachelor’s programs nationwide.
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Dartmouth College
Anthropology Major
76.7 Comparison ScoreDartmouth’s major is ten courses: two introductions, seven further anthropology courses that must touch archaeology, cultural anthropology and biological anthropology, and a culminating experience seminar offered once each fall, winter and spring term. If one subfield pulls you in, four courses there count as a concentration. The department suggests sample paths, one starting from Maya archaeology and human osteology and another running through language and culture, religion and a foreign study program in anthropology. Faculty also urge a statistics course if you plan independent research or graduate school. Thirty students finished the degree in 2023–24.
- Major Structure
- Ten courses, with at least one each in archaeology, cultural anthropology and biological anthropology
- Culminating Experience
- A seminar numbered in the 70s, offered each fall, winter and spring
- Concentration Option
- Four courses in one subfield, plus an honors thesis route
Program Sources: Major | Anthropology, DartmouthMajor | Anthropology, Dartmouth
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 30 Anthropology, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 96% 1,165 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $70,846 Anthropology bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $68,019 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $68,019 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 2
University of New Hampshire
Anthropology, B.A.
59.2 Comparison ScoreUNH asks for 40 credits of anthropology, starting with the global introduction course and a choice of world archaeology or human evolution. You then pick ethnographic methods or archaeological method and theory, take the history of anthropological theory, and finish in a capstone seminar. A study-away program in Belize gives you archaeological field experience, and faculty also involve students in forensic research aimed at victim identification. Internships run through a faculty member, and you can write a two-semester senior thesis, including an honors version. Pairing the major with a dual major or minor in justice studies, sustainability or forensics is common. Eighteen students earned the degree in 2023–24.
- Methods Choice
- Ethnographic Methods or Method and Theory in Archaeology, plus History of Anthropological Theory
- Field Experience
- Study-away archaeology in Belize, plus faculty-supervised internships
- Capstone and Thesis
- Seminar capstone, with an optional two-semester senior thesis or honors thesis
Program Sources: Anthropology, B.A. | University of New HampshireAnthropology, B.A. | University of New Hampshire
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 18 Anthropology, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 76% 2,986 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $40,510 Anthropology bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $19,202 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $39,852 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- 3
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology
58.8 Comparison ScoreThe curriculum starts with an introduction to all four fields, then separate courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology and biological anthropology. Later you take a course on who owns culture, which treats ethics in anthropology, and a contemporary-world course on using anthropological methods for sustainable change. A social science research literacy course teaches you to write research questions and judge data sets, and a capstone course brings the work together. You can stay on the general track or choose an environmental sustainability concentration with courses like conservation biology and sustainable communities. Southern New Hampshire awarded 153 degrees in 2023–24, one of the larger totals on its state page.
- Core Courses
- Introduction to anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and an ethics course
- Research Course
- Research Literacy in Social Sciences
- Concentration
- Environmental Sustainability, with courses such as Conservation Biology and Sustainable Communities
Program Sources: Anthropology Degree Online | Southern New Hampshire UniversityAnthropology Degree Online | Southern New Hampshire University
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 153 Anthropology, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 44% 1,985 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $51,100 Anthropology bachelor’s graduates, College Scorecard
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $17,200 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $17,200 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Anthropology Programs in New Hampshire at a Glance
- Ranked Schools
- 3 1 public, 2 private
- Bachelor’s Programs
- 3 201 degrees in 2023–24
- Lowest In-State Tuition
- $17,200 Bachelor’s list, schoolwide, 2024–25
How We Rank Anthropology Programs in New Hampshire
Each program gets the same comparison score it earns in our national anthropology model, calculated against the nationwide group that meets the numeric and directory criteria. We then order New Hampshire’s eligible programs by that score within each degree level. This page features up to 10 programs, taking the next highest-ranked program from each degree-level list in turn. Scores are compared only within the same degree level. Bachelor’s lists weigh graduation rate (20%), published tuition (20%), graduate earnings (20%), program reputation (25%), and degrees awarded (15%). See the full ranking method.
Best Anthropology Schools in New Hampshire by Goal
These picks compare only the programs featured in the lists above.
Most Anthropology Bachelor’s Graduates
Southern New Hampshire University
153 anthropology bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2023–24, the most of any school on this list.
Highest Schoolwide Graduation Rate
96% of first-time, full-time students at the school finished a bachelor’s within six years. This is a schoolwide rate, not a anthropology-only rate.
Top-Scoring Public University
The highest-scoring public school on the bachelor’s list (No. 2 overall), with a comparison score of 59.2.
Anthropology in New Hampshire: Three Bachelor’s Programs, Wide Cost Gap
The three schools split sharply on cost and completion. Dartmouth College lists $68,019 in annual tuition and required fees for 2024–25 and a 96% graduation rate. Southern New Hampshire University lists $17,200 and 44%. University of New Hampshire falls between them at $19,202 for residents, $39,852 for out-of-state students, and 76%. All of these are schoolwide figures, not anthropology-only ones. The Durham campus is also the only school of the three that charges state residents less than nonresidents.
Size does not track rank. Southern New Hampshire University awarded 153 anthropology bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, while Dartmouth College awarded 30 and the Durham campus 18, yet Southern New Hampshire places third. The job market is small: the wage table shows 40 anthropologists and archeologists employed in the state.
Anthropology Careers and Pay in New Hampshire
These are BLS median annual wages for New Hampshire and the United States from the May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. A median is the midpoint among workers in the occupation, from new hires to senior staff, so it is not a starting salary for a new graduate. The 10th–90th percentile range shows what the middle 80% of workers earn in the state.
| Occupation | New Hampshire Median | New Hampshire 10th–90th Percentile | U.S. Median | New Hampshire Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $61,160 | $47,590–$92,600 | $70,770 | 40 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $65,690 | $37,350–$93,030 | $61,990 | 70 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wage data does not enter the program scores.
Anthropology Programs in New Hampshire: Common Questions
How Many Schools in New Hampshire Appear in These Anthropology Rankings?
3 schools in New Hampshire appear in the lists shown here (3 bachelor’s programs). A school can appear at more than one degree level. The degree counts come from federal IPEDS completions for 2023–24.
Which Anthropology Bachelor’s Program in New Hampshire Has the Lowest Tuition?
Southern New Hampshire University lists $17,200 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents in 2024–25, the lowest among the bachelor’s programs shown here. That is a schoolwide figure before aid, so check the program’s own costs and any fees for fieldwork or labs.
How Different Are Dartmouth College and Southern New Hampshire University for Anthropology?
They sit at opposite ends on most measures. Dartmouth College ranks first, awarded 30 anthropology degrees in 2023–24, and lists $68,019 in 2024–25 schoolwide tuition and fees with a 96% schoolwide graduation rate. Southern New Hampshire University ranks third, awarded 153 degrees, and lists $17,200 with a 44% rate.
What Does the Anthropology Job Market Look Like in New Hampshire?
It is small. The May 2025 wage data count 40 anthropologists and archeologists in the state, with a $61,160 median against $70,770 nationally. Social science research assistants number 70, with a $65,690 state median. These medians cover all workers in the occupation, not new graduates.
Sources for This Page
- IPEDS C2024_A completions: first-major degrees awarded by field and level, 2023–24.
- IPEDS COST1_2024: tuition and required fees, 2024–25.
- IPEDS DRVGR2024: schoolwide graduation rates.
- Carnegie 2025 Research Activity Designations.
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates.
- SocialSciences.org ranking methodology.