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Best Education Colleges in New Hampshire

17 accredited institutions in New Hampshire offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

17
Colleges
3,078
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Education Programs in New Hampshire

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester
1,749
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$15,450
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$31,967
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicMaster's
Plymouth State University
Plymouth
207
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$11,870
In-State Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham
189
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$15,520
In-State Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Keene State College
Keene
186
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$11,754
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester
135
Graduates/yr
$7,536
In-State Tuition
12%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
New England College
Henniker
114
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$25,714
Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
$24,438
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge
87
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$40,617
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$25,807
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitMaster's
Rivier University
Nashua
84
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$36,508
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$22,786
Net Price <$30K
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Anselm College
Manchester
72
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$45,360
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$25,690
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth
48
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord
42
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Nashua Community College
Nashua
39
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Manchester Community College
Manchester
36
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
White Mountains Community College
Berlin
33
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Lakes Region Community College
Laconia
24
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby-Sawyer College
New London
21
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$17,500
Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
$20,527
Net Price <$30K
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17
PublicAssociate's
River Valley Community College
Claremont
12
Graduates/yr
$6,450
In-State Tuition
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Studying Education in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 17 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 3,078 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Hampshire residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.