Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, Nashua Community College is a public institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,135 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,164 ten years after enrollment, which is 13% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 33.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.2x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,154 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,164
Graduation Rate
33.6%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$23,154
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.2x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,135
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,390
Pell Grant Rate
24.0%
Federal Loan Rate
20.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$21,030
Income $30K–$48K
$27,225
Income $48K–$75K
$28,677
Income $110K+
$28,492
Student Demographics
Women
54.8%
White
55.8%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
26.7%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,696 | 40 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $57,870 | 23 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Registered Nursing | $90,973 | 16 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Machinist | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Hampshire
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Hampshire
- Highest Earning Colleges in New Hampshire
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New Hampshire
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in New Hampshire
- Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire
- Best ROI Colleges in New Hampshire