Cheapest Business Administration Colleges in New Hampshire

New Hampshire business programs show a $19,636 cost spread between the cheapest online option at $14,106 and the most expensive traditional program at $33,742. University of New Hampshire leads in graduate earnings at $51,543, reflecting strong connections to the state's defense contractors and growing tech sector around Manchester and Nashua. Public institutions cluster around $19,000 while private colleges range from $25,857 to $33,742, creating clear affordability tiers for students targeting management roles in the state's tax-free business environment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UNH's online business program different from traditional options?

The University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online costs just $14,106 net but produces graduates earning $51,543 annually. This online format targets working professionals, explaining the low graduation rate of 14.30% as many students attend part-time while maintaining careers.

How do public and private business programs compare in affordability?

Public options like Keene State ($19,164) and Plymouth State ($19,685) cost roughly $6,000-7,000 less than the cheapest private alternative at Colby-Sawyer ($25,857). However, private programs often provide smaller class sizes, with acceptance rates ranging from 78% to 99% compared to public schools around 87-98%.

Is the high cost of living in New Hampshire offset by business graduate earnings?

Business graduates earn between $39,369 and $51,543 annually, which helps offset New Hampshire's above-average living costs. The state's lack of income tax means graduates keep more of their earnings, particularly beneficial for those landing positions at $50,000+ like UNH and Southern New Hampshire University graduates achieve.

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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.