New Hampshire · Physics

Best colleges for Physics in New Hampshire

Ranked by graduates a year

University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth College and Saint Anselm College award the most Physics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire: 23, 18 and 3 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 New Hampshire colleges offer Physics and award 46 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Physics program focuses on the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. It encompasses various specializations, including Atomic/Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics/Optical Sciences, making it suitable…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 40.08
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
46
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,600
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physicists
$208,970
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Physics in New Hampshire

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

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
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
—2376%——
2Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit
—1896%$14,689—
3Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit
—380%$29,600—
4Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester Private not-for-profit Online
—143%$34,565—
5Keene State College
Keene Public
—160%——

Colleges awarding the most Physics degrees in New Hampshire

Top 4 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)
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
23Not reported
2Dartmouth College
Hanover Private not-for-profit
18Not reported
3Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
4Keene State College
Keene Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 New Hampshire colleges offering Physics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)ManchesterPrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Physicists (SOC 19-2012).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.0%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$166,290
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionMathematicsCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive Listening

What Physicists earn in New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
30
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$208,970
median $214,030
Best-paying metro
—

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Physics programs in New Hampshire.

Which New Hampshire colleges award the most Physics degrees?+

University of New Hampshire (23 graduates a year), Dartmouth College (18 graduates a year) and Saint Anselm College (3 graduates a year) award the most Physics degrees and certificates in New Hampshire, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 New Hampshire colleges offer Physics.

How much do Physicists earn in New Hampshire?+

The average annual wage for Physicists in New Hampshire is $208,970 (median $214,030), across about 30 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Physics program?+

The Physics program focuses on the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. It encompasses various specializations, including Atomic/Molecular Physics, Nuclear Physics, and Optics/Optical Sciences, making it suitable…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Physicists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.0% growth with around 1,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional 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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