Best Online Education Programs in Concord, NH (2026)

Concord, New Hampshire has a population of about 44,219. The city’s median household income is $83,701 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited education programs within 100 miles of Concord. In New Hampshire, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $107,600 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Concord

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Concord city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH14.5 miContact school for pricing
Merrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MA44.8 miContact school for pricing
Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA45.9 miContact school for pricing
University of Southern MainePortland, ME71.0 miContact school for pricing
Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI96.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Education Wages Near Concord

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$69,340
Elementary School Teacher$64,430
Middle School Teacher$64,810
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$66,680
Education Administrator, K-12$102,530
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$107,600
Tutor$49,210
Educational and Career Counselor$68,410

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Concord at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,219Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,701Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Merrimack County1,925 workers, 93 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education programs are near Concord, NH?

Our directory lists 5 education programs within 100 miles of Concord. The closest is Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH (14.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rhode Island College (96.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying education roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in New Hampshire are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($107,600), Education Administrator, K-12 ($102,530), Secondary School Teacher ($69,340). Wages for Concord workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Manchester instead of Concord?

Manchester, NH is 18.0 miles from Concord and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Concord an affordable place to study education?

Concord’s median household income of $83,701 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord 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.