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Best Economics Schools Near Nashua, NH (2026)
Nashua, New Hampshire has 61 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $11,346 to $70,704 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 economics-related role is Management Analyst at a median $107,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Nashua
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire economics page.
Economics 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $86,130 | NH statewide | $81,485 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $77,570 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $73,387 |
| Statistician | $96,080 | NH statewide | $90,899 |
| Management Analyst | $107,330 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $101,542 |
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 |
Other Nashua-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Lowell, MA – 11.5 mi away (110,558 pop)
- Methuen, MA – 15.4 mi away (49,917 pop)
- Manchester, NH – 16.4 mi away (159,744 pop)
- Lawrence, MA – 17.0 mi away (80,209 pop)
- Fitchburg, MA – 19.8 mi away (40,414 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Nashua, NH?
Our directory has 61 accredited schools offering economics programs near Nashua. The closest is University of Massachusetts-Lowell in Lowell, MA (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Harvard University (32.1 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Nashua?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Nashua are: Management Analyst ($107,330), Statistician ($96,080), Economist ($86,130). 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 economics 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 economics?
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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Data verified: August 11, 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.