Nursing Schools in New Hampshire (2026)
19 accredited nursing programs found
New Hampshire has 19 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 10 public and 9 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $19,217, with public schools averaging $9,772 and private schools averaging $32,710. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $7,140 to $22,978. The cheapest tracked program is Lakes Region Community College at $6,720 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is Southern New Hampshire University at approximately 156,755 — reflecting one of the largest online-university populations in the country.
Across New Hampshire programs the average graduation rate is 51.6 percent and the average retention rate is 69.2 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $49,690 and median federal debt at graduation averages $20,174 — among the higher in this group. The state's healthcare employer base is anchored by Dartmouth Health, Catholic Medical Center, and Concord Hospital, with proximity to Boston-area employers providing additional options for credentialed nurses.
Registered Nurse Market in New Hampshire
BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses
Registered Nurse Salary in New Hampshire
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Matches the New Hampshire average of $19,217.
Matches the New Hampshire average of 51.6%.
Matches the New Hampshire median of $49,690.
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $9,772 |
| Lowest Tuition | $6,720 |
| Highest Tuition | $46,810 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $32,710 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 51.6% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $50,843 |
| Avg Student Debt | $20,174 |
| Total Enrollment | 188,027 |
All Nursing Schools in New Hampshire
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester | Private | $16,450 | 156,755 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham | Public | $19,112 | 11,230 |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth | Public | $14,558 | 3,298 |
| Keene State College | Keene | Public | $14,710 | 2,680 |
| NHTI-Concord's Community College | Concord | Public | $7,200 | 2,186 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester | Private | $46,810 | 2,032 |
| Manchester Community College | Manchester | Public | $7,090 | 1,610 |
| Rivier University | Nashua | Private | $37,791 | 1,312 |
| Great Bay Community College | Portsmouth | Public | $7,200 | 1,262 |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge | Private | $44,963 | 1,055 |
| Nashua Community College | Nashua | Public | $7,140 | 1,039 |
| New England College | Henniker | Private | $41,578 | 980 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London | Private | $18,400 | 778 |
| River Valley Community College | Claremont | Public | $6,940 | 610 |
| Lakes Region Community College | Laconia | Public | $6,720 | 493 |
| White Mountains Community College | Berlin | Public | $7,050 | 430 |
| Harmony Health Care Institute | Merrimack | For-Profit | N/A | 164 |
| St Joseph School of Nursing | Nashua | Private | $22,978 | 89 |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts | Nashua | For-Profit | N/A | 24 |
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New Hampshire Nursing Market Context
BLS data for New Hampshire shows an RN median annual wage of $80,940 and a mean of $83,320. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $61,460 to $107,580. Statewide RN employment is approximately 13,540 and the projected growth rate is 5 percent.
Median program debt of $20,174 against an $80,940 RN median wage produces a workable but tighter payback ratio than most Northeast states; the higher private-college presence pushes the average debt up. The 90th-percentile figure of $107,580 reflects what experienced New Hampshire RNs can reach, with Dartmouth Health and the Boston-adjacent academic medical centers anchoring the upper end. The state has no income tax on wages, which materially shifts the after-tax comparison against neighboring Massachusetts and Vermont for graduates choosing where to begin practice.