Best Online Nursing Programs in Keene, NH (2026)

Keene, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,940 to $24,442 per year for indexed programs. Keene has a population of about 22,923. Median household income is $78,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Hampshire, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $275,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Keene

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

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

Nursing Wages Near Keene

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.

Keene at a Glance

Other Keene-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Gardner, MA – 29.8 mi away (20,430 pop)
• Fitchburg, MA – 34.9 mi away (40,414 pop)
• Leominster, MA – 39.9 mi away (119,538 pop)
• Concord, NH – 42.1 mi away (42,821 pop)
• Nashua, NH – 43.2 mi away (230,061 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Keene, NH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Keene. The closest is Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA (29.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Massachusetts-Amherst (40.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in New Hampshire are: Nurse Anesthetist ($275,980), Nurse Midwife ($142,960), Nurse Practitioner ($137,550). Wages for Keene workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gardner instead of Keene?

Gardner, MA is 29.8 miles from Keene and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Keene an affordable place to study nursing?

Keene’s median household income of $78,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keene 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 Nursing Programs

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

Other Programs Available in Keene

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

• Criminal Justice programs in Keene, NH
• Business Administration programs in Keene, NH
• Computer Science programs in Keene, NH
• Psychology programs in Keene, NH
• Education programs in Keene, NH
• Engineering programs in Keene, NH
• Technology programs in Keene, NH
• Liberal Arts programs in Keene, NH
• Healthcare programs in Keene, NH
• Cybersecurity programs in Keene, NH
• Accounting programs in Keene, NH
• Healthcare Administration programs in Keene, NH
• Social Work programs in Keene, NH
• Counseling programs in Keene, NH

Related from Our Editorial Library

• Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
• Best Online Colleges Ranking
• Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students

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.