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2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire

8 Schools Ranked
$14,440 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,126 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in New Hampshire to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
$7,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,009 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Granite State College to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Hampshire.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,015. Associate Degree recipients from GSC accumulate an average of $17,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Granite State College Report

#2

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
$6,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,294 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 8 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, River Valley Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,190. Associate Degree recipients from NH Community Technical College - Claremont accumulate an average of $26,294 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NH Community Technical College - Claremont. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

Full River Valley Community College Report

#3

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,718 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at NHTI-Concord’s Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in New Hampshire.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NHTI is $7,200. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,450. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,718 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that NHTI does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full NHTI-Concord’s Community College Report

#4

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
$35,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,246 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rivier University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list.

The average tuition and fees at Rivier is $35,512. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Rivier accumulate an average of $38,246 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Rivier, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Rivier University Report

#5

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,352 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southern New Hampshire University is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree.

If you want to attend SNHU, expect to pay an average of $15,380 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from SNHU accumulate an average of $22,352 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SNHU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
$7,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,719 Avg Student Debt

Nashua Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $7,140 in tuition and fees if they attend Nashua Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,390. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,719 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nashua Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Nashua Community College Report

#7

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,447 Avg Student Debt

Great Bay Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Great Bay Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,450. Associate Degree recipients from Great Bay Community College accumulate an average of $20,447 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Great Bay Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Great Bay Community College Report

#8

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
$28,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,725 Avg Student Debt

New England College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list.

If you want to attend NEC, expect to pay an average of $28,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $26,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that NEC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full New England College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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 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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