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

#1

River Valley Community College

Claremont, NH 31.1 miles from Keene BOC Score 44.2
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,700
Avg net price $14,804/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harmony Health Care Institute

Merrimack, NH 42.3 miles from Keene BOC Score 43.7
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 76%
Avg net price $42,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rivier University

Nashua, NH 45.1 miles from Keene BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,248
Avg net price $28,082/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH 70.5 miles from Keene 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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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 nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Keene

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Registered Nurse$99,700
Licensed Practical Nurse$77,110
Nurse Anesthetist$275,980
Nurse Midwife$142,960
Nurse Practitioner$137,550
Nursing Assistant$47,870

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

MetricValueSource
Population22,923Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,183Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Cheshire County968 workers, 19 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Keene, NH?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Keene 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 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.


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Other Programs Available in Keene

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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.