Nursing Schools in New Hampshire

Top RN Programs in New Hampshire

This year, we've compiled a list of top nursing schools in the state by examining NCLEX-RN pass rates from the last three years. Our analysis focused on schools with consistent graduate numbers and a minimum average pass rate of 80%. By looking at these rates, you can see which schools effectively prepare their students for the licensure exam and beyond. For a detailed breakdown of how we determined these rankings, visit our ranking methodology page.
Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
100.0%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Medium
College Type
4-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
96.7%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A
Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
94.3%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Great Bay Community College (GBCC) is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire. This public community college was established all the way back in 1945 and currently serves over 2200 students. It seeks to provide the community with great academic opportunities and it is held to very high academic standards. GBCC is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This school has been offering students many associate’s degree and certificate programs in many different fields for a long time.

The GBCC nursing program offers students the opportunity to earn their associate’s degrees in nursing. This renowned program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing. GBCC students have traditionally had a very high success rate on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam due to the thorough education that they have received. Nurses from this program go on to find employment in the field very easily and have proven to be very successful members of the medical community.

Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
94.0%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) is located in Laconia, New Hampshire. This is a public community college that is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire. It currently serves a little over 1100 students and offers students in the community several great academic programs. LRCC can help students to earn associate’s degrees in 29 different programs and there are also a plethora of different certificate opportunities that are more career focused. Students in the community have been using LRCC as an important resource to further their career prospects for many years.

The LRCC nursing program allows students to pursue associate’s of science degrees in nursing and become fully prepared for professional life as registered nurses in a variety of different medical settings. It also helps to prepare nursing students for the rigors of the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Students will participate in classroom experiences, simulation labs, and clinical rotations at various associated facilities in the area. The LRCC nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and has the full approval of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
94.0%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Manchester Community College is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. This public community college was established back in 1945 and offers students the opportunity to pursue many different degree and certificate programs. The nearly 3500 students who enroll in this school each semester will receive great educations that can help them to realize their career goals and find the right paths to follow. This school has facilities that make learning as easy as possible for students, such as an on-campus library, instructional labs, auditorium, and cafeteria that help to give students a complete college experience.

The Manchester Community College nursing program is going to allow students to go after associate’s degrees in nursing. There is also an LPN-to-RN pathway program that opens up opportunities for existing LPNs. This program aims to provide all students with a great education by giving them classroom experiences combined with many clinical practice situations, which will be completed concurrently. The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and has the full approval of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
94.3%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
93.7%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


NHTI-Concord’s Community College is located in Concord, New Hampshire. This is a public residential community college that is a part of the New Hampshire Community College System and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school was established back in 1961 as the New Hampshire Technical Institute and has grown into a community college that also offers certain technical certificates as well as many associate’s degree programs. It serves over 3000 students and offers both daytime and nighttime courses.

The nursing program at the school is also very robust and offers students the typical normal nursing degree path that will award students associate’s degrees or the LPN-to-RN completion option for qualified students. Both classroom instruction and clinical experiences are a part of the curriculum and occur concurrently. This nursing program is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
93.3%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
93.3%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
91.3%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
95.3%

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
87.7%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A
Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
86.7%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


White Mountains Community College (WMCC) is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. WMCC was established in 1966 and is now a part of the Community College System of New Hampshire. The main WMCC campus is based in Berlin but there are also academic centers in Littleton and North Conway. WMCC has over 40 different degree and certificate programs that it can offer students to help them to advance in their desired career paths. The credits at this school are transferable to many different four-year universities as well, making it a good choice for those who want to pursue bachelor’s degrees.

The WMCC nursing program has become one of the most popular programs in the entire school. Students can pursue the associate’s degree in nursing program, consisting of classroom experiences and clinical studies in a variety of different settings. Students of WMCC prepare to become professional nurses with thorough instruction from experienced faculty. This program is fully accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Student Population
College Type
Less than 2-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
Less than 2-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
85.3%

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
76.7%
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Large
College Type
4-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Student Population
Small
College Type
2-year, Public
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


Nashua Community College (NCC) is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. NCC is a public community college established in 1970 that currently serves around 2000 students with many different associate’s degree and certificate programs. Students will be able to pursue academic fields of study to open up lucrative career paths or several career-focused certificate programs that can lead directly to gainful employment opportunities. NCC has provided students in the area with top-tier educational opportunities for years as well as transfer options when they wish to go after a bachelor’s degrees at four-year universities as well.

The NCC nursing program educates the next generation of nurses through classroom lectures, simulation lab experiences, and clinical placements at facilities in the area designed to give nursing students the right knowledge while helping them to gain valuable practical experience. This associate’s degree nursing program has consistently enjoyed success and students pass the NCLEX licensure exams at a higher rate than the national average. The NCC nursing program is approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Student Population
Small
College Type
4-year, Private
Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
N/A
Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
N/A

Available Programs


New Hampshire's NCLEX-RN pass rate Vs. National Average

New Hampshire's NCLEX-PN pass rate Vs. National Average