2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire
Finding the Best Nursing 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found St Joseph School of Nursing to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in New Hampshire. St Joseph School of Nursing is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashua.
On average, nursing graduates from St Joseph School of Nursing take out $24,475 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Granite State College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in New Hampshire. Located in the town of Concord, GSC is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at GSC accumulate an average of around $27,469 in student debt.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means River Valley Community College is a great place for nursing students. Located in the rural area of Claremont, NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at NH Community Technical College - Claremont take out is $27,442.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rivier University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. Rivier is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Nashua.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Rivier carry an average student debtload of $33,255. 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 NHTI-Concord’s Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire list. NHTI is a small public school located in the town of Concord.
On average, nursing graduates from NHTI take out $27,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #6, Colby - Sawyer College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. 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 is $27,000.
Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #7 on the list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
On average, nursing graduates from SNHU take out $31,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Saint Anselm College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. St. Anselm College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from St. Anselm College carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $612, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Nashua Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Nashua Community College is a small public school located in the city of Nashua.
On average, nursing graduates from Nashua Community College take out $32,318 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #10, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. UNH is a large public school located in the suburb of Durham.
On average, nursing graduates from UNH take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 14 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).
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