Best BSW Colleges in New Hampshire 2026
3 ranked BSW programs in New Hampshire
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All 3 Ranked Colleges in New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus sits at #57 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.
A 87.0% retention rate shows that students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are finding the support they need to persist. At $15,520 per year, tuition is above average — make sure to explore scholarship and aid options. With 36 social work graduates, this is a program with a track record of getting students across the finish line.
Coming in at #83, Saint Anselm College is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
A 88.0% retention rate shows that students at Saint Anselm College are finding the support they need to persist. At $45,360 per year, tuition is above average — make sure to explore scholarship and aid options. With 8 recent completions, this is a smaller program. That often translates to closer faculty relationships.
Plymouth State University sits at #478 in our 2026 BSW rankings. The program's numbers are mixed, but your experience will depend on many factors beyond what rankings capture.
Plymouth State University keeps 68.0% of its students year over year, which is in line with what you'd expect from a mid-range program. At $11,870 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. Plymouth State University produced 13 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Where a BSW Leads
A Bachelor of Social Work opens into six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.