Best Degree Completion Programs in New Hampshire 2027

Why it ranks #1: Its graduates in this field earn a median $105,078 a year (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $345 per credit for New Hampshire residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

UNH's College of Professional Studies charges $345 per credit for 2026-2027 regardless of state residency, so a move out of New Hampshire will not change your bill. This online Computer Information Technology degree takes up to 90 transfer credits, usually with a grade of C- or higher, and uses 8-week terms. Software Development covers Python, JavaScript and web and mobile applications.

Why it ranks #2: 70% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $345 per credit for New Hampshire residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list).

UNH's online Public Administration degree is organized around the daily work of public agencies, with courses in policy, leadership, human resources and public sector budgeting. You can bring up to 90 transfer credits toward the 120-credit degree, and at least 30 credits must be completed in residence. A capstone project or internship finishes the plan.

Why it ranks #3: Its online rate is $354 per credit for New Hampshire residents (lower than 5 other colleges on this list) and 98% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

SNHU, based in Manchester, built its online General Studies degree for people carrying credits from several schools. Its 63 elective credits give earlier coursework room to count, and a 12-credit concentration points the degree toward business, communication or psychology. You can transfer up to 90 of the 120 credits, and courses run in 8-week terms at $354 per credit.

Why it ranks #4: Its online rate is $400 per credit for New Hampshire residents (lower than 2 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $70,125 a year (higher than 5 other colleges on this list).

Franklin Pierce, in Rindge, offers its Bachelor of Science in Management online at $400 per credit. It accepts up to 75 semester hours from associate-level colleges and up to 90 from baccalaureate-level colleges, with grades of C or higher. A finished associate degree waives the General and Liberal Education Core, and certifications, licenses and on-the-job training can earn credit.

Why it ranks #5: 66% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 5 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $375 per credit for New Hampshire residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list).

New England College, in Henniker, runs its International Relations and Diplomacy degree fully online in seven-week terms. It accepts up to 90 transfer credits and gives you a personalized evaluation of how your earlier coursework applies. The major is 44 credits inside a 120-credit degree and finishes with a senior thesis.

Why it ranks #6: 62% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 4 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $89,715 a year (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

UMass Lowell doesn't require an IT background for its online information technology bachelor's. You apply with official transcripts, though technical courses can have prerequisites. Required subjects include information security, networking, database management and systems analysis, and up to 90 credits can transfer toward the degree, subject to evaluation.

Why it ranks #7: 71% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $82,677 a year (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Fort Kent was designed for adult learners who have already earned 60 to 90 college credits. The business management completion degree at the University of Maine at Fort Kent charges one rate, $342 per credit hour with no additional university fees. Sessions run seven weeks with six start dates a year, and an advisor helps you pick electives and recognizes the credits you've already earned.

Why it ranks #8: 89% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list) and it accepts up to 96 transfer credits (the highest on this list).

Simmons University offers its online human services BA as a degree-completion program within a women-centered undergraduate offering, at $500 per credit. Up to 96 transfer credits can count toward the degree, so a long college history helps. The program does not require a practicum, and coursework addresses social welfare policy, communication and practice with individuals and communities.

Why it ranks #9: 67% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 6 other colleges on this list) and its graduates in this field earn a median $73,203 a year (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

Norwich University wants a resume along with your official transcripts when you apply as a transfer student to its online business administration bachelor's. Up to 90 semester credits may apply, and tuition is $415 per credit for most online bachelor's programs (2026-27). Required study includes accounting, economics, finance, statistics and business law, ending with a six-credit capstone.

Why it ranks #10: 58% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 3 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $342 per credit for out-of-state students (lower than 8 other colleges on this list).

Champlain College recommends a 2.5 admission GPA and reviews exceptions individually. Its online human resource management bachelor's costs $342 per credit and accepts up to 90 credits. Courses include HR Information Systems and People Analytics, and Strategic HR Management requires 108 completed credits before the management capstone, so most of your credits need to be in place by then.