Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in New Hampshire
This guide to psychology schools in New Hampshire provides essential information on undergraduate and graduate programs to help you make informed decisions.
Table of Contents
- New Hampshire Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 6 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
- Student Reviews
New Hampshire Psychology School Facts
- There are 15 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in New Hampshire.1
- 3 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 12 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 6 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- 1 school ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- No schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 1 school ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- 1 school ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 10 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in New Hampshire
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Colby-Sawyer College
- Dartmouth College
- Keene State College
- Rivier University
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester
College Factual’s Best Psychology Schools 2024
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (#91)2
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- Dartmouth College4
Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023
- Dartmouth College (#74)5
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following New Hampshire schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. Please note that we grouped regional campuses together and included a range for the net price of these schools. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- University of New Hampshire Regional Campuses ($11,851-$24,762 / Grad rate: 14%-76%)
- Dartmouth College ($17,322 / Grad rate: 96%)
- Plymouth State University ($20,280 / Grad rate: 47%)
- Keene State College ($20,405 / Grad rate: 58%)
- Franklin Pierce University ($25,557 / Grad rate: 46%)
- Colby-Sawyer College ($26,483 / Grad rate: 62%)
- Rivier University ($28,227 / Grad rate: 59%)
- New England College ($30,280 / Grad rate: 31%)
- Southern New Hampshire University ($33,163 / Grad rate: 45%)
- Saint Anselm College ($35,091 / Grad rate: 83%)1
- Degree Levels Overview: Associate to PhD
- New Hampshire Licensure Guide
- Top Online Bachelor’s Programs Ranking
- Psychology Careers by Degree Level
Top 6 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in New Hampshire
This table compares the top six bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in New Hampshire based on a graduation rate above 50% and an annual net price below $30,000. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
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University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 65% | 87% | $26,814 | $64,875 | $28,374 | $47,234 | $13,097 |
Dartmouth College | 96% | 6% | $17,500 | $95,540 | $80,757 | $80,757 | $17,322 |
Keene State College | 58% | 89% | $25,749 | $50,644 | $28,162 | $39,071 | $20,405 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 76% | 87% | $26,814 | $64,875 | $31,700 | $50,610 | $24,762 |
Colby-Sawyer College | 62% | 90% | $27,000 | $45,141 | $63,532 | $63,532 | $26,483 |
Rivier University | 59% | 82% | $26,956 | $62,269 | $50,972 | $50,972 | $28,227 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in New Hampshire
This table compares all of New Hampshire’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
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Antioch University-New England | APA | MA, PsyD | 76% | 59 | $876 |
Dartmouth College | — | PhD | — | — | $1,714 |
Plymouth State University | NASP | MEd, EdS | — | — | $584 |
Rivier University | APA | MA, MEd, EdS, PsyD | — | — | $691 |
Southern New Hampshire University | — | MS | — | — | $637 |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | — | MA, PhD | — | — | $807 |
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New Hampshire Schools With Psychology Programs
Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and not everyone has the same results. Please review the “Data, Student Reviews, and Other Information” section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.
Southern New Hampshire University
2500 N River Rd
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 626-9100
https://www.snhu.edu/
Student Review: “The Southern New Hampshire University psychology program was a great experience for me. I did the fully online program which really worked for all the other things I had going on in my life (working, raising two kids, etc.). The classes were structured well and I feel that I was able to learn a lot in different areas of psychology. The class sizes were just right and I feel that I was able to participate more so online than I would have been able to in a classroom. It was nice also to see familiar names in different classes. If there were any downside it would be that on occasion the server would go down which didn’t allow for work to be completed. Luckily the university granted extra time to make up for the server being down. Another thing I would have liked to have had the option for would be a cohort instead of seeing many different individuals each term.” – Student at Southern New Hampshire University
*Table Notes:
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf