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Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

In 2020-2021, 366 students earned their Nursing degrees in NH.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New Hampshire

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 281
Post-Master’s Certificate 70
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Hampshire

17,230 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Hampshire

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $105,120, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Hampshire that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students get financical aid.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $50,047 after graduation.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,178 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,681.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. An average student at Franklin Pierce will pay a net price of $26,722. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
1,879 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending GSC will pay a net price of $13,725. The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Nursing Careers in NH

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $108,750
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $72,220
Nurse Midwives 20% $105,280
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $98,290
Registered Nurses 14% $71,640
Nurse Anesthetists 13% $160,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Health/Medical Admin Services 450
Public Health 370
Mental & Social Health Services 276
Rehabilitation Professions 180
Medicine 99
Communication Sciences 32
Allied Health Professions 30
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 13

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