Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Concord, NH (2026)

Concord, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $58,150 to $84,600 per year for indexed programs. Concord has a population of about 44,219. Median household income is $83,701 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $104,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Concord

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

#1

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 32.5 miles from Concord BOC Score 74.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Concord

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$73,280
Management Analyst$104,270
Technical Writer$96,300
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$48,450
Editor$66,510
Training and Development Specialist$86,050
Human Resources Specialist$70,840

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.


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)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Merrimack County296 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Concord, NH?

Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Concord 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 liberal arts roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in New Hampshire are: Management Analyst ($104,270), Technical Writer ($96,300), Training and Development Specialist ($86,050). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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.


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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.