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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire

12 Schools Ranked
$13,262 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$21,126 Avg Student Debt

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in New Hampshire to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

NHTI-Concord's Community College

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

Our analysis found NHTI-Concord’s Community College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a associate degree in New Hampshire. NHTI is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 167 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NHTI is $7,200. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. On average, associate degree students take out $19,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

NHTI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Southern New Hampshire University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern New Hampshire University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. SNHU is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,352 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SNHU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

River Valley Community College

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

The excellent associate degree programs at River Valley Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in New Hampshire. Located in Claremont, New Hampshire, the very small public school handed out 83 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,190. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,294 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

NH Community Technical College - Claremont does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Manchester Community College

Manchester, New Hampshire
73 Total Awards
$7,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,071 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Manchester Community College is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. MCC is a public institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 73 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $7,090. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,340. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,071 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Online courses are available at MCC, 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, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Rivier University

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rivier University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Rivier is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $38,246 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rivier. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Great Bay Community College

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

Great Bay Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Great Bay Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

St Joseph School of Nursing

Nashua, New Hampshire
40 Total Awards
$22,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,670 Avg Student Debt

St Joseph School of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. St Joseph School of Nursing is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Nashua, New Hampshire that handed out 40 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at St Joseph School of Nursing is $22,764. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $25,670 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Full St Joseph School of Nursing Report

#8

White Mountains Community College

Berlin, New Hampshire
29 Total Awards
$7,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,945 Avg Student Debt

White Mountains Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. White Mountains Community College is a very small public school located in Berlin, New Hampshire that handed out 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,050 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend White Mountains Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,300. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,945 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at White Mountains Community College. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Nashua Community College

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

With a ranking of #9, Nashua Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Nashua Community College is a small public school situated in Nashua, New Hampshire. It awarded 24 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nashua Community College is $7,140. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Nashua Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. 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

#10

Lakes Region Community College

Laconia, New Hampshire
17 Total Awards
$6,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Lakes Region Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. This very small public school is located in Laconia, New Hampshire, and it awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakes Region Community College is $6,720. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,970. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Lakes Region Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Granite State College

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

Granite State College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. GSC is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 13 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New Hampshire who attend GSC full time pay an average of $7,791 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,015. On average, associate degree students take out $17,009 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

GSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

New England College

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

New England College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. NEC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Henniker, New Hampshire. It awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,360 to cover tuition and fees at NEC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $26,725 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NEC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

References

  • 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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