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2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

13 Schools Ranked
$44,330 Average Earnings
$28,845 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which nursing program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

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#1

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
586 Total Awards
$50,184 Average Earnings
$18,250 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Granite State College the best school in New Hampshire for nursing students working on their degree. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 586 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,250 in student loans. During the early years of their career, GSC graduates make an average of $50,184 annually.

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#2

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
677 Total Awards
$51,251 Average Earnings
$34,857 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Rivier University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New Hampshire. Nashua, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 677 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,857 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $383 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rivier, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,251 during the early years of their career.

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#3

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
203 Total Awards
$47,352 Average Earnings
$16,750 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, River Valley Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. River Valley Community College is a very small public school located in Claremont, New Hampshire that handed out 203 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from NH Community Technical College - Claremont accumulate an average of $16,750 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NH Community Technical College - Claremont graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,352 during the early year of their career.

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#4

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
689 Total Awards
$39,871 Average Earnings
$16,100 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means NHTI-Concord’s Community College is a great place for nursing students. NHTI is located in Concord, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 689 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $16,100 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, NHTI graduates make an average of $39,871 annually.

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#5

Colby - Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire
196 Total Awards
$36,088 Average Earnings
$24,399 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colby - Sawyer College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Colby - Sawyer College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in New London, New Hampshire that handed out 196 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $24,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Colby - Sawyer graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,088 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
29,238 Total Awards
$46,640 Average Earnings
$29,420 Avg Student Debt

Southern New Hampshire University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Southern New Hampshire University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Manchester, New Hampshire that handed out 29,238 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,420 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $403, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, SNHU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,640 during the early year of their career.

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#7

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire
611 Total Awards
$44,582 Average Earnings
$24,015 Avg Student Debt

Saint Anselm College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. St. Anselm College is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 611 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,015 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, St. Anselm College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,582 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
256 Total Awards
$40,962 Average Earnings
$14,258 Avg Student Debt

Nashua Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 256 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $14,258 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Nashua Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,962 during the early years of their career.

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4,149 Total Awards
$42,868 Average Earnings
$27,948 Avg Student Debt

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. UNH is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 4,149 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $27,948 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $481.After graduating from UNH, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,868 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
313 Total Awards
$36,586 Average Earnings
$16,290 Avg Student Debt

Great Bay Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 313 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $16,290 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Great Bay Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,586 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
551 Total Awards
$53,342 Average Earnings
$49,347 Avg Student Debt

Franklin Pierce University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Rindge, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 551 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Franklin Pierce accumulate an average of $49,347 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $610, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Franklin Pierce graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,342 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire
902 Total Awards
$38,273 Average Earnings
$22,834 Avg Student Debt

Keene State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #12 on the list. Keene, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 902 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,834 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $360, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Keene State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,273 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
1,192 Total Awards
$40,810 Average Earnings
$35,404 Avg Student Debt

Plymouth State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #13 on the list. Plymouth State University is a small public school located in Plymouth, New Hampshire that handed out 1,192 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Plymouth State accumulate an average of $35,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $289 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Plymouth State graduates make an average of $40,810 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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