Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Colleges in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's computer science programs show massive variation in net costs, from University of New Hampshire at Manchester's $13,302 to Southern New Hampshire University's $33,742. Despite this spread, graduates from UNH system schools earn $70,112 annually, reflecting the state's growing tech sector and defense contractor presence around Portsmouth and Manchester. The state's lack of income tax amplifies these earnings, though housing costs near Boston's tech corridor create financial pressures that make program selection critical.

Programs

$13,302 – $33,742

Net Price Range

$62,709

Avg. Program Earnings

48.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, New Hampshire	$13,302	$70,112	$15,820	65.1%	85.3%
2	University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, New Hampshire	$14,106	$70,112	$7,812	14.3%
3	University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, New Hampshire	$23,261	$70,112	$19,112	76.4%	87.0%
4	Keene State College Keene, New Hampshire	$19,164	$55,693	$14,710	58.4%	89.5%
5	Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire	$19,685	$53,358	$14,558	47.4%	97.6%
6	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, New Hampshire	$33,742	$56,867	$16,450	44.9%	96.4%
7	Franklin Pierce University Rindge, New Hampshire	$26,906		$44,963	46.1%	92.7%
8	New England College Henniker, New Hampshire	$30,299		$41,578	31.1%	99.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $20,000 difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers the lowest net cost at $13,302 as a public regional campus, while private Southern New Hampshire University charges $33,742 despite similar career outcomes. Public options consistently cost $10,000-15,000 less than private alternatives across the state.

How do graduation rates compare between low-cost and high-cost programs?

UNH-Main Campus achieves a 76.40% graduation rate at $23,261 net cost, while similarly priced Southern New Hampshire University manages only 44.90% at $33,742. The lowest-cost option, UNH Manchester, maintains a solid 65.10% completion rate.

Does attending the most expensive program justify the additional cost?

Southern New Hampshire University's $33,742 net cost produces $56,867 in graduate earnings, while UNH system schools cost $10,000-20,000 less but generate $70,112 in earnings. The premium pricing delivers lower financial returns compared to public alternatives.

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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.