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

Nashua, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $58,150 to $84,600 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $107,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Nashua

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts 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 liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts 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 liberal arts schools are near Nashua, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Nashua. The closest is Bentley University in Waltham, MA (28.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boston College (32.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Nashua?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Nashua are: Management Analyst ($107,330), Technical Writer ($97,360), Public Relations Specialist ($75,090). 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 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 Nashua an affordable place to study liberal arts?

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 Liberal Arts Programs

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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.