Best Online Education Programs in Manchester, NH (2026)

Manchester, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering education programs. Manchester has a population of about 115,415. Median household income is $77,415 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $103,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Manchester

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Manchester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Manchester 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 Manchester. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH 0.9 miles from Manchester BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,371
Avg net price $34,779/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Manchester, NH 1.2 miles from Manchester BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,479
Avg net price $10,864/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH 3.1 miles from Manchester BOC Score 54.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,063
Avg net price $14,143/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH 3.7 miles from Manchester BOC Score 27.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,318
Avg net price $36,708/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Education Wages Near Manchester

Manchester 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$77,180Manchester-Nashua, NH$73,018
Elementary School Teacher$73,380Manchester-Nashua, NH$69,423
Middle School Teacher$72,880Manchester-Nashua, NH$68,950
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$46,410Manchester-Nashua, NH$43,907
Education Administrator, K-12$103,980Manchester-Nashua, NH$98,373
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$99,860Manchester-Nashua, NH$94,475
Tutor$58,580Manchester-Nashua, NH$55,421
Educational and Career Counselor$65,020Manchester-Nashua, NH$61,514

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.


Manchester at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population115,415Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,415Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Hillsborough County5,557 workers, 221 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Manchester-Area Cities With Education Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Manchester, NH?

Accredited schools offering education programs near Manchester are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Manchester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Manchester are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($103,980), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($99,860), Secondary School Teacher ($77,180). 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 Nashua instead of Manchester?

Nashua, NH is 16.4 miles from Manchester 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 Manchester an affordable place to study education?

Manchester’s median household income of $77,415 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Manchester 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.


Learn More About Education Programs

Other Programs Available in Manchester

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

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.