Best Philosophy Schools Near Keene, NH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy 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 philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $120,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Keene

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

New England College

Henniker, NH 28.7 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,092
Avg net price $26,972/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 40.3 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,371
Avg net price $34,779/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 52.1 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,434
Avg net price $29,519/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 70.2 miles from Keene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $23,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Keene

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $82,820
Writers and Authors $71,830
Lawyers $120,810
Clergy $65,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,060
Editors $66,510
Management Analysts $104,270

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

Metric Value Source
Population 22,923 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,183 Census 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 philosophy schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Keene. The closest is New England College in Henniker, NH (28.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hampshire College (44.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles in New Hampshire are: Lawyers ($120,810), Management Analysts ($104,270), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,820). 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 philosophy 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 philosophy?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Keene:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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