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New Hampshire has almost 760,000 people employed in the workforce, outside of those who work for the government. Employment has been on the rise in the state recently and the unemployment rate has remained relatively low with a current rate of 2.5%. Most industries have reported an increase in employment, with business and finance, manufacturing and construction seeing the largest increases. The median income for an individual in New Hampshire is $35,807, while New Hampshire families make on average $76,678 annually.

The top paying industries are Business/Finance, Manufacturing, Education, and Construction. However, their economy includes industries that cover a broad spectrum and students who are considering their college choices will have plenty of options to choose from.

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  • How much is college tuition in New Hampshire?

    For the 2020-2021 academic year, tuition for in-state New Hampshire students was around $10,100. Out-of-state students were charged closer to $20,900 for tuition. Graduate students paid $16,650 for in-state tuition, and out-of-state students paid $21,500. For students who opted to live on campus, the cost for room and board for all students was $11,950.

    Unsurprisingly, the college with the highest undergraduate tuition in the state is Dartmouth College, with costs sitting at around $60,850, and the least expensive college tuition was at Granite State College with a cost of $9,000. For graduate school, Dartmouth College again had the highest tuition at $59,283 and Colby-Sawyer College has the lowest at $7,320.

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  • How many students are enrolled at colleges and universities in New Hampshire?
    As of the 2020-2021 academic school year, there were 189,349 students enrolled in New Hampshire colleges and universities. Undergraduate students were the majority, with 155,282 enrolled in undergraduate programs and the remaining 34,067 students attending graduate school. And the number of students enrolled part-time is greater than those attending full-time, 106,491 to 82,858.
  • How many students attend online classes?
    For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143,770 students attended classes exclusively online, and another 25,745 took at least one online course during their education.
  • What are some of the most popular degrees to get online?
    Some of the more popular programs include Business, Education, Finance, and Healthcare.

Our School Rankings Methodology

We use a particular set of criterions when creating our rankings. Some of the factors we consider include the following.

  • Admission Rate:
    This number shows how competitive a school actually is. High admission rates mean it’s easier to be accepted, while a lower rate means the school is more selective of its students. Community colleges are often easier to get into than four-year colleges but even they can have a strict criteria for admission.
  • Graduation Rate:
    We check the length of time students need to complete programs and whether that timeframe is within the standard four to six years for an undergraduate degree. Most students complete their degree programs in 4-5 years but needing six or more years to finish is not out of the ordinary, especially for part-time students.
  • Net Price:
    This is the total amount a student will have to pay out of pocket for their education. This amount is the balance of tuition and fees after grants, scholarships, and work study credits have been applied.
  • Online Availability:
    Whether courses and programs can be completed online either partially or completely is considered because it can provide flexibility and access to a wider range of students.
  • Retention Rate:
    We evaluate how many students return after their first year of classes, which is the retention rate. This can help students to gain some insight into whether or not most freshmen find that the college provides them with everything they need to succeed.
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
    The smaller the ratio, the smaller the classes and the greater chance for instructor interaction. Some students prefer smaller classes, while other students prefer larger ones, and the student-to-faculty ratio indicates which is the case.

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What are the Best Online Associate & Community College Programs in New Hampshire?

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People who are working in jobs they don’t like and want to change careers or high school students who are not sure they want to commit to a four-year college or university may look to community college as a viable option. These schools are smaller than most colleges and universities that offer four-year degrees and tend to cater to technical education for the trades or healthcare careers. However, they are also often connected to larger colleges in the area so, if a student completes a two-year degree from a community college, those credits often transfer to a four-year college when and if the student decides to pursue further education. When looking for a community college, it is a good idea to keep these factors in mind.

Nashua Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Student Population
1,352		 Graduation Rate
34%		 Net Price
$13,444		 Grads Salary
$38,700
Manchester Community College-New Hampshire
College Type
2-year, Public		 Student Population
2,263		 Graduation Rate
33%		 Net Price
$13,594		 Grads Salary
$39,300
NHTI-Concord's Community College
College Type
2-year, Public		 Student Population
2,945		 Graduation Rate
30%		 Net Price
$18,171		 Grads Salary
$39,672

What are the Best Online Universities & College Programs in New Hampshire?

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One of the most important things to consider when choosing an online college and program is accreditation. Regional accreditation from one of the seven agencies is desired because it will enable a student to continue their education, qualify for certification and licensing exams, and meet the criteria many employers require. We only include accredited colleges in our rankings so that you can focus on what is important to you, whether that is the specific degrees available or finding a school that will help you have a traditional college experience or give you the flexibility to attend online or part-time. Find the college experience you’re looking for and the things you need.

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University of New Hampshire
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
14,348		 Graduation Rate
76%		 Net Price
$24,847		 Grads Salary
$74,000
Rivier University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
2,178		 Graduation Rate
56%		 Net Price
$27,304		 Grads Salary
$83,000
Plymouth State University
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
4,648		 Graduation Rate
58%		 Net Price
$20,631		 Grads Salary
$64,200
Keene State College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
3,210		 Graduation Rate
60%		 Net Price
$20,038		 Grads Salary
$61,200
Franklin Pierce University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
1,928		 Graduation Rate
51%		 Net Price
$27,121		 Grads Salary
$74,000
Colby-Sawyer College
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
910		 Graduation Rate
65%		 Net Price
$27,625		 Grads Salary
$64,000
Granite State College
College Type
4-year, Public		 Student Population
1,879		 Graduation Rate
15%		 Net Price
$13,051		 Grads Salary
$72,000
Southern New Hampshire University
College Type
4-year, Private not-for-profit		 Student Population
134,345		 Graduation Rate
37%		 Net Price
$41,217		 Grads Salary
$64,000

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