2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in New Hampshire. In total, 2,129 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in New Hampshire.
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 9 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top New Hampshire Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our analysis found Granite State College to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Hampshire. Located in the fringe town of Concord, GSC is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from GSC take out $27,647 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colby - Sawyer College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in the rural area of New London, Colby - Sawyer is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Colby - Sawyer take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,003.
Out of the 9 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Rivier University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Rivier is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Nashua.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Rivier take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,999. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $369.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern New Hampshire University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at SNHU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,255.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Anselm College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. St. Anselm College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from St. Anselm College carry an average student debtload of $26,485. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $612, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Franklin Pierce University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in the rural area of Rindge, Franklin Pierce is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Franklin Pierce take out $28,904 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UNH is a large public school located in the small suburb of Durham.
Keene State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State is a public school with a small student population.
Plymouth State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Plymouth State carry an average student debtload of $24,855.
Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Massachusetts | 6,626 |
Connecticut | 3,058 |
Maine | 1,262 |
Vermont | 390 |
Rhode Island | 1,091 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
Nursing Science | 4,600 |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
School Nursing | 553 |
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Majors Similar to Nursing
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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