Best Online Biology Programs in Keene, NH (2026)

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $46,526 to $64,889 per year for indexed programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $100,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Keene

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Keene, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Keene city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Keene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Keene State College

Keene, NH 1.9 miles from Keene BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,368
Avg net price $17,887/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire biology page.


Biology Wages Near Keene

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Medical Scientist$100,650
Biological Technician$55,540
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$73,560
Soil and Plant ScientistN/A

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Keene at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,923Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,183Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Keene. The closest is Keene State College in Keene, NH (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New England College (28.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in New Hampshire are: Medical Scientist ($100,650), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,560), Biological Technician ($55,540). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Keene an affordable place to study biology?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Keene

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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.