Best Data Science Schools Near Nashua, NH (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nashua, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $68,102 to $86,285 per year for indexed programs. Nashua has a population of about 91,131. Median household income is $92,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $162,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Nashua

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Nashua, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nashua 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 Nashua. 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

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 16.4 miles from Nashua
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 38.9 miles from Nashua
  • 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

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#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 77.3 miles from Nashua
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,434
Avg net price $29,519/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Nashua

Nashua is part of the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area (BLS area code 31700). 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)
Data Scientists $103,790 Manchester-Nashua, NH $98,193
Statisticians $96,080 NH statewide $90,899
Operations Research Analysts N/A NH statewide –
Software Developers $162,090 Manchester-Nashua, NH $153,349
Actuaries N/A NH statewide –
Database Architects $131,290 Manchester-Nashua, NH $124,210
Computer Systems Analysts $109,430 Manchester-Nashua, NH $103,529
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,570 Manchester-Nashua, NH $66,764

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.

Nashua at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 91,131 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,457 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Nashua, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Nashua. The closest is Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wentworth Institute of Technology (34.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Nashua?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Nashua are: Software Developers ($162,090), Database Architects ($131,290), Computer Systems Analysts ($109,430). 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 Lowell instead of Nashua?

Lowell, MA is 11.5 miles from Nashua and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nashua an affordable place to study data science?

Nashua’s median household income of $92,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nashua 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 Nashua

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Data verified: September 5, 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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