St Joseph School of Nursing
Graduation rate
93%
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 5 Woodward Ave Nashua, NH 03060
- (603) 884-4643
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Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
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Best Online Special Education Programs in Nashua, NH (2026)
Nashua, New Hampshire has 5 accredited schools offering special 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 special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $71,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Nashua
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Nashua, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nashua 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 Nashua. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts
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Contact
- 48 Bridge Street #6 Nashua, NH 03060
- (603) 882-3022
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 1
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Rivier University
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,248
Avg net price
$28,082/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 420 South Main St Nashua, NH 03060
- (603) 888-1311
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Key stats
- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Nashua Community College
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,164
Avg net price
$23,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
- 505 Amherst St Nashua, NH 03063-1026
- (603) 578-8900
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Key stats
- Programs offered: 36
Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire special education page.
Special 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $61,350 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $58,042 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $71,830 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $67,956 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $67,120 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $63,500 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $63,780 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $60,341 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,131 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,457 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Nashua-Area Cities With Special 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 special education schools are near Nashua, NH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Nashua. The closest is Rivier University in Nashua, NH (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fitchburg State University (18.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Nashua?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Nashua are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($71,830), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($67,120), Special Education Teacher, Preschool ($63,780). 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 special 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 special 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.
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Data verified: July 30, 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.
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