2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire
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Our 2023 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in New Hampshire for students working on their associate degree. SNHU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3,227 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $22,352 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
SNHU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 17 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. NHTI is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 500 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New Hampshire who attend NHTI full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NHTI does offer online classes in some areas. 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.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Manchester Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the small public school handed out 308 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,090 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,340. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $22,071 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nashua Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Nashua, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 227 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nashua Community College is $7,140. 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. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Nashua Community College. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 17 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Great Bay Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and it awarded 246 associate degrees 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, 61% were women.
Great Bay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
River Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Claremont, New Hampshire, the very small public school handed out 116 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,190. On average, associate degree students take out $26,294 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NH Community Technical College - Claremont, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Granite State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. GSC is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 110 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSC is $7,791. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,015. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,009 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that GSC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, Lakes Region Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Located in Laconia, New Hampshire, the very small public school handed out 99 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lakes Region Community College is $6,720. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,970. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lakes Region Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #9, White Mountains Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. White Mountains Community College is a very small public school situated in Berlin, New Hampshire. It awarded 94 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,300. On average, associate degree students take out $32,945 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
White Mountains 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.
Rivier University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and it awarded 60 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Rivier, expect to pay an average of $35,512 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $38,246 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Rivier. 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.
St Joseph School of Nursing ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Nashua, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend St Joseph School of Nursing, expect to pay an average of $22,764 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 $25,670 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
New England College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Henniker, New Hampshire, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at NEC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Colby - Sawyer College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Colby - Sawyer is located in New London, New Hampshire and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $44,930 to cover tuition and fees at Colby - Sawyer. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Colby - Sawyer, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 11% took at least some of their classes online.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. UNH is located in Durham, New Hampshire and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New Hampshire who attend UNH full time pay an average of $18,962 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $37,202. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,781 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
UNH does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of New Hampshire at Manchester came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire ranking. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the very small public school handed out 5 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $15,785 in tuition and fees if they attend UNH Manchester full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,985. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNH Manchester does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Franklin Pierce University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Franklin Pierce is located in Rindge, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Franklin Pierce, expect to pay an average of $42,100 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 $26,709 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Franklin Pierce 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire list. Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Warner, New Hampshire that handed out 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Magdalen College is $24,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 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%.
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