Best Online Master’s Programs in New Hampshire 2025

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By Dr. James Barham
Reviewed By Academic Influence Staff
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Find the best online colleges in New Hampshire ranked by the academic success of faculty and alumni associated with the colleges and universities and their online degree programs. Faculty and alumni with influential ideas are the foundation of respectable online degree programs employers can trust.

Top 10 Online Master's Programs in New Hampshire in 2025

  1. Dartmouth College
  2. University of New Hampshire
  3. Southern New Hampshire University
  4. New England College
  5. Plymouth State University
  6. Franklin Pierce University
  7. Antioch University New England
  8. University of New Hampshire School of Law
  9. Rivier University
    +1
  10. Granite State College
    –1

2025 Ranking Update

Our Influence Ranking Engine™ leverages machine learning to track the real-world influence of colleges and universities over time. Below you’ll see which schools gained or last ground for the 2025 school year.

In 2025, the only ranking change that occured was Granite State College and Rivier University switching ranking positions.

Featured Programs

Best Online Master’s Program in New Hampshire

  1. #1

    Dartmouth College

    Hanover , NH
    #18 50 Best Research Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2024 #20 50 Best Private Colleges and Universities for Undergrads 2025 #21 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2025 #24 50 Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $63K

    Acceptance

    6%

    Graduation

    95%

    Student body

    7K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1540/34

    Career Outlook for degree at Dartmouth College

    Cost of Degree: $64,068
    Expenses: $22,054
    Starting Salary: $110,200
    Cost Recoup Time: 9 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Health Care Delivery Science
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Public Health (MPH)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  2. #2

    University of New Hampshire

    Durham , NH
    #1 Best Public Colleges in New Hampshire 2024 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire 2024 #2 Best Research Universities in New Hampshire 2025 #2 Best Grad Schools in New Hampshire 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $19K

    Acceptance

    87%

    Graduation

    78%

    Student body

    15K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1220/28

    Career Outlook for degree at University of New Hampshire

    Cost of Degree: $16,498
    Expenses: $16,964
    Starting Salary: $57,700
    Cost Recoup Time: 7 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master’s Degrees

    MPA in Public Administration
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 1 year
    • Format: Online
    MS in Social Work
    • Required Credits: 62
    • Completion time: 28 months
    • Format: Online
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  3. #3

    Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester , NH
    #11 Top 20 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2025 #1 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #2 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $15K

    Acceptance

    96%

    Graduation

    41%

    Student body

    224K

    Career Outlook for degree at Southern New Hampshire University

    Cost of Degree: $20,469
    Expenses: $24,000
    Starting Salary: $50,200
    Cost Recoup Time: 9 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master’s Degrees

    MS in Accounting

    Concentrations

    • Auditing
    • Forensic Accounting
    • Management Accounting
    • Taxation
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Accounting Finance
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Applied Economics
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • International Business
    • Leadership
    • Marketing
    • Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Project Management
    • Public Administration
    • Sport Management
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Data Analytics
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Finance

    Concentrations

    • Corporate Finance
    • Investments
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Human Resource Management
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Management

    Concentrations

    • Construction Management
    • Emergency Management
    • Healthcare
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Marketing

    Concentrations

    • Digital Marketing
    • Marketing Research Analytics
    • New Media and Communications
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Organizational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Project Management and Operations
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Sport Management
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Business Analytics
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: 1 year
    • Format: Online
    MS in Information Technology

    Concentrations

    • Data Analytics
    • Database Design
    • Enterprise Technology Management
    • Healthcare Informatics
    • Information Security
    • Software Application Development
    • Web Design
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Criminal Justice

    Concentrations

    • Advanced Counterterrorism
    • Public Safety Administration
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Cybersecurity
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Curriculum and Instruction

    Concentrations

    • Dyslexia and Language Based Learning Disabilities
    • Educational Leadership
    • Online Teaching
    • Reading
    • Special Education
    • Technology Integration
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Higher Education Administration
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in History

    Concentrations

    • American History
    • Military History
    • Public History
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in Communication

    Concentrations

    • New Media and Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in English
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in English and Creative Writing

    Concentrations

    • Fiction
    • Non-Fiction
    • Poetry
    • Screenwriting
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MFA in Creative Writing
    • Required Credits: 48
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Health Information Management
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Healthcare Administration
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSN in Nursing
    • Required Credits: 39
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MPH in Public Health

    Concentrations

    • Global Health
    • Required Credits: 42
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSN in Nursing Education
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Psychology

    Concentrations

    • Child and Development Psychology
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  4. #4

    New England College

    Henniker , NH
    #2 Best Small Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #4 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #5 Best Colleges in New Hampshire 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $42K

    Acceptance

    100%

    Graduation

    31%

    Student body

    5K

    Career Outlook for degree at New England College

    Cost of Degree: $14,928
    Expenses: $20,014
    Starting Salary: $44,700
    Cost Recoup Time: 9 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master’s Degrees

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • Healthcare Management
    • Sports and Recreation Management
    • Strategic Leadership
    • Required Credits: 40
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Accounting

    Concentrations

    • Decision Modeling
    • Risk Analysis
    • Measurement
    • Reporting
    • Research
    • Strategic Thinking
    • Legal
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  6. #5

    Plymouth State University

    Plymouth , NH
    #3 Best Public Colleges in New Hampshire 2024 #3 Best Small Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #4 Best Grad Schools in New Hampshire 2025 #4 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in New Hampshire 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $14K

    Acceptance

    98%

    Graduation

    51%

    Student body

    5K

    Career Outlook for degree at Plymouth State University

    Cost of Degree: $18,350
    Expenses: $16,296
    Starting Salary: $45,600
    Cost Recoup Time: 8 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master’s Degrees

    MS in Accounting
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in General Management
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Integrated Arts
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Literacy and The Teaching Of Writing
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Adventure Learning
    • Required Credits: 34
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Experiential Learning and Development
    • Required Credits: 34
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MAT in Art Education
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Language Education (Tesol)
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Special Education
    • Required Credits: 42
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in School Counseling
    • Required Credits: 48
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Physical Education
    • Required Credits: 33-36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Digital Learning Specialist
    • Required Credits: 33-39
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Educational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 33-39
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in English Education
    • Required Credits: 38-45
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Library Media
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEd in Health Education

    Concentrations

    • Eating Disorders
    • Health Promotion
    • K-12 Certification
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Athletic Training
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MA in Organizational Psychology

    Concentrations

    • Personal Organizational Wellness
    • Human Services Leadership
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Concentrations

    • Addictions Treatment
    • Eating Disorders
    • Play Therapy
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • Required Credits: 63
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Applied Meteorology
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  7. #6

    Franklin Pierce University

    Rindge , NH
    #5 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #5 Best Small Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #6 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #8 Best Colleges in New Hampshire 2024
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $43K

    Acceptance

    93%

    Graduation

    52%

    Student body

    2K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1095/20

    Career Outlook for degree at Franklin Pierce University

    Cost of Degree: $40,049
    Expenses: $19,222
    Starting Salary: $45,000
    Cost Recoup Time: 12 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • Accounting
    • Energy and Sustainability Studies
    • Health Administration
    • Human Resource Management
    • Leadership
    • Sports Management
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Accounting
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Nursing Leadership
    • Nursing Education
    • Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing
    • Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN)
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  8. #7

    Antioch University New England

    Keene , NH
    #5 Best Grad Schools in New Hampshire 2025 #6 Best Online MBA Programs in New Hampshire #17 Most Affordable Master's in Counseling Degree Programs Ranked for 2025

    Student body

    1K

    Career Outlook for degree at Antioch University New England

    Cost of Degree: $26,422
    Starting Salary: $41,800

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sustainability
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  9. #8

    University of New Hampshire School of Law

    Concord , NH

    Student body

    <1K

    Career Outlook for degree at University of New Hampshire School of Law

    Cost of Degree: $36,320
    Starting Salary: $57,700

    Online Master's Degrees

    Master of Intellectual Property Law
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of International Criminal Law and Justice
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  10. #9

    Rivier University

    Nashua , NH
    #3 Best Christian Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #6 Best Grad Schools in New Hampshire 2025 #7 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire 2025 #8 Best Small Colleges in New Hampshire 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $37K

    Acceptance

    84%

    Graduation

    58%

    Student body

    3K

    Career Outlook for degree at Rivier University

    Cost of Degree: $12,871
    Expenses: $18,715
    Starting Salary: $49,400
    Cost Recoup Time: 7 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary

    Online Master's Degrees

    MS in Nursing

    Concentrations

    • Family Nurse Practitioner
    • Leadership in Health Systems Management
    • Nursing Education
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Concentrations

    • MBA in Healthcare Administration
    • MBA in Management
    • MBA with Concentration in Information Technology Management
    • MBA with Concentration in Marketing
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Computer Information Systems
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Public Health
    • Required Credits: 30-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  12. #10

    Granite State College

    Concord , NH
    #11 Most Affordable Online Colleges Ranked for Students 2024 #5 Best Public Colleges in New Hampshire 2024 #6 Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire 2024 #9 Best Small Colleges in New Hampshire 2025
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Graduation

    15%

    Student body

    3K

    Career Outlook for degree at Granite State College

    Cost of Degree: $10,320
    Starting Salary: $39,300

    Online Master’s Degrees

    MS in Project Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Instruction and Leadership
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Leadership
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MHCM in Healthcare Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSN in Nursing Rn to Bsn
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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