Best Online Education Programs in Nashua, NH (2026)

Nashua, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering education 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $103,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Nashua

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Nashua. Distances are calculated from Nashua city center.

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

Education 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.

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

Other Nashua-Area Cities With Education 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 education schools are near Nashua, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering education programs near Nashua. The closest is Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA (18.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson & Wales University-Providence (63.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Nashua?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Nashua 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 Lowell instead of Nashua?

Lowell, MA is 11.5 miles from Nashua 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 Nashua an affordable place to study education?

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.

Learn More About Education Programs

• Education accreditation: what to look for
• Education concentrations and specializations
• Is a Education degree worth it?
• Main Education degree guide
• Online Education programs in New Hampshire
• Education programs by state

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Data verified: June 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.