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2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Hampshire

6 Schools Ranked
$11,819 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,978 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Hampshire ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in New Hampshire to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

River Valley Community College

Claremont, New Hampshire
121 Total Awards
$6,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,539 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named River Valley Community College the best school in New Hampshire for trade school students working on their associate degree. Claremont, New Hampshire is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 121 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,190. On average, associate degree students take out $19,539 in loans while pursuing their degree.

NH Community Technical College - Claremont 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 2020-2021 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
519 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,658 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means NHTI-Concord’s Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Concord, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 519 students in 2021-2022.

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. Associate Degree recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $16,658 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that NHTI does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
3,321 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,725 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the # 3 spot on the list. SNHU is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,321 associate degrees to qualified students.

SNHU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $17,725 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SNHU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Great Bay Community College

Portsmouth, New Hampshire
245 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,290 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Great Bay Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and it awarded 245 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Great Bay Community College is $7,200. 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 $16,290 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Great Bay Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Nashua Community College

Nashua, New Hampshire
214 Total Awards
$7,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,258 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in New Hampshire that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashua Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Nashua Community College is located in Nashua, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 214 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from New Hampshire who attend Nashua Community College full time pay an average of $7,140 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,390. On average, associate degree students take out $14,258 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Nashua Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

New England College

Henniker, New Hampshire
26 Total Awards
$27,054 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,645 Avg Student Debt

New England College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Henniker, New Hampshire, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at NEC is $27,054. 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 $18,645 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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 fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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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