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2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

13 Schools Ranked
$26,073 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,631 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best value programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
43 Total Awards
$15,190 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named River Valley Community College the best value school in New Hampshire for nursing students working on their degree. NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a very small public school situated in Claremont, New Hampshire. It awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NH Community Technical College - Claremont are $15,190 per year. On average, students take out $23,461 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NH Community Technical College - Claremont graduates make an average of $47,352 annually.

NH Community Technical College - Claremont also took the #3 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire rankings.

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#2

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
60 Total Awards
$15,450 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend NHTI-Concord’s Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. NHTI is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 60 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NHTI are $15,450 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,564 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NHTI graduates make an average of $39,871 annually.

NHTI did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list.

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#3

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
49 Total Awards
$9,015 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Granite State College is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. GSC is located in Concord, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 degrees to qualified students.

GSC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,015 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $26,025 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from GSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,184 during the early years of their career.

GSC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list.

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#4

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
20 Total Awards
$15,390 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Nashua Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in New Hampshire. Nashua Community College is a public institution located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nashua Community College are $15,390 per year. On average, students take out $16,719 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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#5

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
42 Total Awards
$15,450 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Great Bay Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Great Bay Community College are $15,450 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,526 in student loans. 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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#6

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
1,090 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern New Hampshire University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Southern New Hampshire University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Manchester, New Hampshire that handed out 1,090 degrees in 2020-2021.

SNHU undergraduate students pay an average of $15,380 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,063 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $294, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SNHU graduates make an average of $46,640 annually.

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#7

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
323 Total Awards
$35,512 Average Tuition & Fees

Rivier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Nashua, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 323 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rivier are $35,512 per year. On average, students take out $31,227 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $369 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.

Rivier also took the #2 spot in our Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire rankings.

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180 Total Awards
$37,202 Average Tuition & Fees

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, the fairly large public school handed out 180 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UNH are $37,202 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,977 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 $402 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.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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#9

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire
12 Total Awards
$24,994 Average Tuition & Fees

Keene State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Keene State is located in Keene, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Keene State are $24,994 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,826 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $330 if they 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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#10

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
27 Total Awards
$24,432 Average Tuition & Fees

Plymouth State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Plymouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Plymouth State are $24,432 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,546 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 $284 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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#11

Colby - Sawyer College

New London, New Hampshire
46 Total Awards
$44,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Colby - Sawyer College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in New London, New Hampshire, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 46 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colby - Sawyer are $44,930 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $527, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Colby - Sawyer, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,088 during the early years of their career.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Colby - Sawyer is ranked #5 for overall quality in New Hampshire.

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#12

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, New Hampshire
95 Total Awards
$43,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Anselm College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. St. Anselm College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Manchester, New Hampshire. It awarded 95 degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at St. Anselm College are $43,910 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,508 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $559, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, St. Anselm College graduates make an average of $44,582 annually.

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#13

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
41 Total Awards
$42,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Franklin Pierce University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, and it awarded 41 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin Pierce are $42,100 per year. On average, students take out $26,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $446 if they 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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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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