Lowest In-State Tuition for a Bachelor’s
$19,202 in annual undergraduate tuition and required fees for state residents (2024–25), the lowest among the 3 bachelor’s programs shown here.
New Hampshire · Economics Rankings · 2027 
Best Economics Programs in New Hampshire for 2027
Dartmouth charges $68,019 and reports a 96% graduation rate. The University of New Hampshire charges residents $19,202, sees 76% graduate, and holds the state’s only doctorate, with 6 degrees. Saint Anselm College charges $48,920 and graduates 80%, though it conferred a single economics degree in 2023-24.
By Taylor Rupe, Editor
Economics Bachelor’s Degree Programs in New Hampshire
3 schools in New Hampshire awarded economics bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24, scored against 670 bachelor’s programs nationwide.
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Dartmouth's economics major is nine courses after the prerequisites (ECON 1, ECON 10 and MATH 3). Everyone takes ECON 20, 21 and 22, then chooses a three-course culminating sequence: a seminar numbered 62 to 69 with its two prerequisites, or the honors 80-81-82 sequence. Honors can also come through a thesis, usually written alongside ECON 87.01 in spring and extending a paper from an upper-level class. A modified major lets you combine economics with a topic such as mathematics or computer science.
- Core
- ECON 20, 21 and 22
- Culminating Experience
- Three-course sequence ending in ECON 62 to 69 seminar or honors 80-81-82
- Honors
- Thesis with ECON 87.01, or 80-81-82 sequence
- Modified Major
- Six economics courses plus four in a related field
Program Sources: Economics, Dartmouth Organization Courses and Regulations
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 163 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 96% 1,165 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $152,929 Economics 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
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University of New Hampshire
Economics, B.A.
64.0 Comparison ScoreUNH's economics BA sits in the Paul College of Business and Economics and leaves wide room for electives. If you want more focus, there are options in Global Trade and Finance, which covers trade rules and currency risk, and in Money and Financial Markets, which covers risk management with options and futures. A separate public policy and sustainability option and a Bachelor of Science in Analytical Economics sit alongside it. Many students pair economics with a second major, and a 4+1 accelerated route to a master's is available. The program stresses data analysis, logical argument and clear oral and written communication.
- Options
- Global Trade and Finance, Money and Financial Markets
- Related Programs
- Public Policy and Sustainability option, Analytical Economics BS
- Accelerated Path
- 4+1 master's
- College
- Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Program Sources: Economics, B.A., UNH
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 43 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 76% 2,986 first-time, full-time students
- Median Graduate Earnings
- $84,460 Economics 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
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Saint Anselm College
Economics B.A.
29.4 Comparison ScoreSaint Anselm offers economics as a B.A. major and a minor within its Economics and Business Department. The major covers microeconomics, the decisions of individual businesses, consumers and workers, and macroeconomics, which deals with national and global policy on growth, unemployment and income distribution. A featured course is Money and Banking, where students learn how interest rates are set, what the Federal Reserve does and how monetary policy works, and they debate current issues such as inflation and rising government deficits. Graduates go into business, banking, government and nonprofits, or on to law degrees and master's and PhD programs.
- Degree
- B.A. major, with a minor also available
- Department
- Economics and Business
- Featured Course
- Money and Banking, covering interest rates, the Federal Reserve and monetary policy
Program Sources: Economics, Saint Anselm College
- Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded
- 1 Economics, 2023–24
- School Six-Year Graduation Rate
- 80% 591 first-time, full-time students
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $48,920 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $48,920 Undergraduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Economics PhD Programs in New Hampshire
1 school in New Hampshire awarded research doctorates in economics in 2023–24. Doctoral scores leave out tuition because funding offers, not sticker price, decide the real cost.
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University of New Hampshire
Economics, Ph.D.
58.8 Comparison ScoreUNH's STEM-designated economics PhD is built around a dual focus: training research economists and training college teachers, which is unusual among doctoral programs. Students finish coursework in about two and a half years, then move to dissertation research under close faculty mentorship. The program points to a strong record of student publications and placement in tenure-track assistant professor jobs as well as government and industry economist roles. It sits in the Paul College of Business and Economics, and the program says students get supervised training in teaching along with their research skills.
- Coursework Length
- About 2 1/2 years before dissertation research
- Focus
- Dual focus on research and college teaching
- Designation
- STEM designated
Program Sources: Economics, Ph.D., UNH
- Doctoral Degrees Awarded
- 6 Economics, 2023–24
- Research Designation
- R1 Institution, Carnegie 2025
- In-State Tuition + Fees
- $16,932 Graduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
- Out-of-State Tuition + Fees
- $30,912 Graduate, schoolwide, 2024–25
Economics Programs in New Hampshire at a Glance
- Ranked Schools
- 3 1 public, 2 private
- Bachelor’s Programs
- 3 207 degrees in 2023–24
- Doctoral Programs
- 1 6 degrees in 2023–24
- Lowest In-State Tuition
- $19,202 Bachelor’s list, schoolwide, 2024–25
How We Rank Economics Programs in New Hampshire
Each program gets the same comparison score it earns in our national economics 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. We feature 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%). Doctoral lists weigh research activity (35%), program reputation (35%), and doctoral degrees awarded (30%). Methodology and data sources.
Best Economics Schools in New Hampshire by Goal
These picks compare only the programs featured in the lists above.
Most Economics Bachelor’s Graduates
163 economics bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2023–24, the most of any school on this list.
Top-Scoring Public University
The highest-scoring public school on the bachelor’s list (No. 2 overall), with a comparison score of 64.0.
Graduate Study at an R1 University
Carries the Carnegie 2025 Research 1 designation for very high research spending and doctorate production.
Top-Scoring Economics Doctorate
6 research doctorates awarded in 2023–24; ranked first of 1 doctoral program shown here.
Compare Economics Programs in New Hampshire by Degree Level
Three schools awarded almost all of the state’s 309 economics bachelor’s degrees in 2023–24. Dartmouth College awarded 163 and reports them under the Econometrics and Quantitative Economics category, while UNH (43) and Southern New Hampshire University (100) report Economics, General. Among those three, 2024–25 schoolwide tuition and required fees run from $17,200 at SNHU to $68,019 at Dartmouth, with UNH at $19,202 for residents. Saint Anselm College and Keene State College rank fourth and fifth and awarded 1 and 2 degrees. Keene State lists the lowest resident price, $14,784.
Economics 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 |
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| Economist Pay in New Hampshire BLS: Economists | $86,130 | $60,080–$157,110 | $124,720 | 50 |
| Market Research Analyst Wages in New Hampshire BLS: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $64,570 | $46,660–$136,640 | $78,760 | 4,200 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Wage data does not enter the program scores.
Economics Programs in New Hampshire: Common Questions
How Many Schools in New Hampshire Appear in These Economics Rankings?
3 schools in New Hampshire appear in the lists shown here (3 bachelor’s, 1 research doctorate programs). A school can appear at more than one degree level. The degree counts come from federal IPEDS completions for 2023–24.
Which Economics Bachelor’s Program in New Hampshire Has the Lowest Tuition?
University of New Hampshire lists $19,202 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.
Which Schools in New Hampshire Reported Economics Research Doctorates in 2023–24?
The federal IPEDS completions file records economics research doctorates awarded in 2023–24 at University of New Hampshire (6 degrees). These are historical award counts. Check current admissions, advisor availability, and funding directly with each department.
What Do Economists Earn in New Hampshire?
The May 2025 state median for economists was $86,130, below the national median of $124,720, and New Hampshire counted 50 people in the occupation. Market research analysts and marketing specialists, a larger group of 4,200 workers, had a $64,570 median. These are occupation-wide medians, not starting pay for new graduates.
Where Can I Compare Economics Research Doctorates in New Hampshire?
University of New Hampshire is the ranked economics research doctorate program on the New Hampshire list. It reported 6 research doctorates in 2023–24. Read the doctoral program’s research areas and advisor information before you apply. Degree awards describe past graduates, not the size of the next entering cohort.
Sources
- 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.
