Best Computer Science Schools Near Dover, NH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dover, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,156 to $15,075 per year for indexed programs. Dover has a population of about 33,070. Median household income is $92,748 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Dover

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Dover, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dover city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dover. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 4.4 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $23,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH 30.4 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
27.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,318
Avg net price $36,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of New Hampshire at Manchester

Manchester, NH 32.6 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $9,992/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Manchester, NH 32.6 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $10,864/yr
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  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 34.2 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,371
Avg net price $34,779/yr
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  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rivier University

Nashua, NH 42.5 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,248
Avg net price $28,082/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

New England College

Henniker, NH 47.3 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,092
Avg net price $26,972/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH 56.5 miles from Dover
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,304
Avg net price $19,216/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Dover

Dover is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Hampshire statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $166,090 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $153,361
Computer Systems Analyst $129,180 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $119,280
Computer Network Architect $160,650 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $148,338
Database Administrator $132,370 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $122,225
Database Architect $161,650 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $149,261
Information Security Analyst $136,550 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $126,085
Computer Network Support Specialist $88,950 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,133
Computer User Support Specialist $77,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $71,884
Web Developer $108,520 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $100,203
Web and Digital Interface Designer $122,270 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $112,899
Computer and Information Systems Manager $214,960 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $198,486

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Dover at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,070 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,748 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 49.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Strafford County 703 workers, 85 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Dover, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Dover. The closest is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, NH (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern New Hampshire University (30.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Dover?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Dover are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,960), Software Developer ($166,090), Database Architect ($161,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Hampshire statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rochester instead of Dover?

Rochester, NH is 9.0 miles from Dover and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dover an affordable place to study computer science?

Dover’s median household income of $92,748 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dover while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Dover

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dover:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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