New Hampshire · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in New Hampshire

Ranked by graduate earnings

Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire and Keene State College award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire: 50, 21 and 6 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 New Hampshire colleges offer Mathematics and award 341 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
341
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$51,396
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,600
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$108,2555096%$14,689$11,617
2Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online
$51,39625343%$34,565$30,833

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in New Hampshire

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit
50$108,255
2University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
21Not reported
3Keene State College
Keene Public
6Not reported
4Plymouth State University
Plymouth Public
5Not reported
5Nashua Community College
Nashua Public
2Not reported
6Manchester Community College
Manchester Public
1Not reported
7Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 2 New Hampshire colleges offering Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)ManchesterPrivate not-for-profit253
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcordPublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in New Hampshire.

Which New Hampshire colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Dartmouth College (50 graduates a year), University of New Hampshire (21 graduates a year) and Keene State College (6 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 New Hampshire colleges offer Mathematics.

Which Mathematics program in New Hampshire has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Dartmouth College tops the list at $108,255. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Mathematics program?+

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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