Best Value Business Administration Colleges in New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire's online college delivers the state's strongest value proposition for business management degrees, with graduates earning $51,543 annually against just $14,106 in net costs. This 365% return on investment reflects New Hampshire's growing tech and healthcare sectors, where management professionals command premium salaries without state income tax eroding paychecks. The $19,636 gap between the most and least expensive programs shows how dramatically costs vary across the state's 9 business administration options.

Programs

$14,106 – $33,742

Net Price Range

$45,210

Avg. Program Earnings

48.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, New Hampshire	$14,106	$51,543	$7,812	14.3%
2	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$23,261	$51,543	$19,112	76.4%	87.0%
3	Keene State College Keene, New Hampshire	$19,164	$41,565	$14,710	58.4%	89.5%
4	Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire	$19,685	$41,565	$14,558	47.4%	97.6%
5	Colby-Sawyer College New London, New Hampshire	$25,857	$47,260	$18,400	61.6%	78.0%
6	Rivier University Nashua, New Hampshire	$27,692	$43,426	$37,791	58.7%	84.5%
7	Franklin Pierce University Rindge, New Hampshire	$26,906	$40,467	$44,963	46.1%	92.7%
8	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire	$33,742	$50,151	$16,450	44.9%	96.4%
9	New England College Henniker, New Hampshire	$30,299	$39,369	$41,578	31.1%	99.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between New Hampshire business programs?

Public universities like UNH's online program cost $14,106 annually while private options like Southern New Hampshire University reach $33,742. The $19,636 spread reflects funding models, with state schools subsidizing in-state students and online programs reducing overhead costs.

How do graduation rates compare across price points?

Higher-cost programs don't guarantee better completion rates in New Hampshire. UNH-Main Campus graduates 76.4% of students at $23,261 net cost, while New England College graduates only 31.1% despite charging $30,299. Plymouth State offers middle-ground value with 47.4% graduation at $19,685.

Does New Hampshire's tax structure impact business graduate earnings?

Business graduates earn $39,369 to $51,543 annually with no state income tax reducing take-home pay. This tax advantage makes New Hampshire particularly attractive for management careers, especially given the state's concentration of defense contractors and tech companies seeking business administration professionals.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.