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2027 State Guide
Best Online IT Programs in New Hampshire (2027)
Online IT programs in New Hampshire start with three degrees at two schools based here: three bachelor's degrees. New Hampshire's largest tracked IT jobs are help desk technicians (3,910), IT managers (3,810) and computer systems analysts (2,090).
- 3online programs
- $100,230network and computer systems administrator median
- 25,440computer jobs
Key Points
- University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online's Computer Information Technology, Applied BS ranks first in New Hampshire and places #16 of 57 in our national IT bachelor’s ranking.
- Total tuition for a New Hampshire resident starts at $31,050 and runs to $42,480.
- Computer systems design firms in New Hampshire pay an average of $131,316, across 7,686 jobs.
- New Hampshire runs heavy in IT managers (1.29x), help desk technicians (1.24x) and network and systems administrators (1.21x the U.S. share).
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The Three Best Online IT Programs in New Hampshire for 2027
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University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Computer Information Technology, Applied BS
UNH's College of Professional Studies runs this applied bachelor's from Manchester, online, as a degree for people already working. Students complete 90 credits over three years, and up to 60 credits can transfer in. It is built for working professionals and transfer students, and for adult learners who want a streamlined, career-focused education.
A sample degree plan begins with Python Programming I and Programming Fundamentals, with Introduction to Data Analytics close behind. Topics extend to virtualization, cloud computing, database management, systems analysis and digital forensics. Courses align with several professional certifications and prepare IT generalists. Because some graduate programs and employers expect a 120-credit bachelor's, UNH points students to pathways toward a four-year degree.
- Online tuition
- $345 per credit$31,050 total for 90 credits
- Credits
- 90
- Graduation rate
- 30%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $75,1561 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 8 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 60
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Southern New Hampshire University
Information Technologies, BS
No application fee, no test scores and no college essay stand between you and this Southern New Hampshire University IT degree, based in Manchester. Classes run in 8-week terms online, with 24/7 support, and up to 90 credits can transfer, at least 30 of which must be earned at the university.
The major includes 14 IT-specific courses, and the BS carries twelve free elective credits against 21 in the BA. Graduates can analyze complex computing problems, then design, implement and evaluate solutions built on computing. Prior learning can count too, through CLEP, Sophia Learning and Google. The fit is best for working IT professionals building technical skills and for people changing careers.
- Online tuition
- $354 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 43%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $61,3221 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 5972023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- NECHE, CAE-CD schoolNew England Commission of Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 8 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
- Starts
- January, March
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Southern New Hampshire University
Cybersecurity, BS
Manchester, New Hampshire is where Southern New Hampshire University is based, and its cybersecurity bachelor's is built for online study. The degree teaches how to build secure systems and protect information assets while developing a strong security mindset, and it brings AI-enabled security tools into labs.
Applied skills include security principles, risk analysis and evaluation, legal and ethical judgment and communication. Concentrations in Data Analytics Fundamentals, Generative AI or Project Management Fundamentals are options. Courses run in 8-week terms, 40 in all, and up to 90 credits can come in from elsewhere. The program follows recognized cybersecurity workforce standards, and the school holds the CAE-CD designation. Students may keep the general track or pick a concentration with a career focus.
- Online tuition
- $354 per credit$42,480 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 43%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 5382023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- NECHE, CAE-CD schoolNew England Commission of Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 8 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 90
- Starts
- January, March
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in New Hampshire
Published online rates at schools based in New Hampshire run from $345 to $354 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the two programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a New Hampshire resident $31,050 at the low end and $42,480 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in New Hampshire
Three bachelor's programs are based in New Hampshire: the Cybersecurity, BS at Southern New Hampshire University, the Information Technologies, BS at Southern New Hampshire University and the Computer Information Technology, Applied BS at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online. Total tuition for a New Hampshire resident runs from $31,050 (University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online) to $42,480 (Southern New Hampshire University), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Tuition Discounts for New Hampshire Residents
Regional Tuition Exchanges for New Hampshire Students
One exchange reaches New Hampshire. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.
- Tuition Break (New England Regional Student Program) (Tuition Break, run by NEBHE): a reduced rate at out-of-state public colleges in New England for approved programs, from certificates to doctorates.
Online IT Programs Near New Hampshire
Massachusetts has eight programs, Vermont has four programs and Maine has one program.
New Hampshire Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Information Technology, Applied BS, University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | Cheapest | 2nd of 35 |
| Computer Information Technology, Applied BS, University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | Bachelor's in IT | 16th of 57 |
| Cybersecurity, BS, Southern New Hampshire University | Cybersecurity | 17th of 26 |
| Information Technologies, BS, Southern New Hampshire University | Bachelor's in IT | 28th of 57 |
| Cybersecurity, BS, Southern New Hampshire University | CAE-CD Schools | 49th of 66 |
| Information Technologies, BS, Southern New Hampshire University | CAE-CD Schools | 59th of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $176,540; New Hampshire’s lowest is $60,660, for help desk technicians. New Hampshire’s largest IT group: 3,910 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $176,540 | +1% | $112,090 to $263,960 | 3,810 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $125,420 | −6% | $76,080 to $209,530 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,000 | −4% | $61,940 to $187,820 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,670 | +2% | $70,470 to $163,010 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $100,230 | +1% | $73,470 to $135,240 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $92,110 | −12% | $60,670 to $145,290 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $78,260 | −16% | $60,810 to $140,240 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $72,330 | −5% | $45,760 to $109,310 | 680 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $60,660 | −2% | $41,600 to $94,790 | 3,910 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Hampshire statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against U.S. medians, the biggest New Hampshire premium: computer systems analysts at $107,670 (+2%). Weakest in New Hampshire: web developers, at $78,260 (−16%). 3 of 9 New Hampshire roles out-earn the U.S. median.
Next in New Hampshire: IT managers (3,810 jobs, $176,540) and computer systems analysts (2,090 jobs, $107,670). In New Hampshire, bachelor’s-level roles are 67% of IT jobs; New Hampshire students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in New Hampshire: help desk technicians (3,910 jobs, $60,660) and network support specialists (680 jobs, $72,330). For those New Hampshire roles, see online IT associate degrees.
IT Pay by Metro Area in New Hampshire
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $116,770.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 128,180 | $116,770 | $136,550 | $77,850 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | 9,210 | $103,870 | $122,340 | $61,880 |
New Hampshire IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Massachusetts pays network and computer systems administrators more than New Hampshire; Vermont and Maine pay less.
| State | Network and computer systems administrator median | All computer jobs median | Computer jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $100,230 | $107,240 | 25,440 |
| Massachusetts | $110,980 | $130,620 | 153,860 |
| Vermont | $86,020 | $95,680 | 7,720 |
| Maine | $83,890 | $91,340 | 15,000 |
IT Job Concentration in New Hampshire
37.2 of every thousand jobs in New Hampshire are in computer occupations, against 0.0 nationally.
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Help Desk Technician | 5.72 | 1.24× |
| IT Manager | 5.58 | 1.29× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 3.06 | 0.92× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 2.44 | 1.21× |
| Network Support Specialist | 0.99 | 1.06× |
| Information Security Analyst | 0.86 | 0.70× |
| Network Engineer | 0.82 | 0.71× |
| Web Developer | 0.69 | 1.53× |
| Database Administrator | 0.36 | 0.80× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s labor market office projects the job to grow 25.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 60 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in New Hampshire: The Industries Behind Them
The information sector employs 14,427 people in New Hampshire, at 772 business locations.
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in New Hampshire Through 2034
New Hampshire’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 25.3% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -4.7%. Across the eight IT jobs below, it expects about 610 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 730 | 910 | +25.3% | 60 | +28.5% |
| Network Engineer | 720 | 780 | +9.4% | 40 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 2,450 | 2,640 | +7.5% | 160 | +8.7% |
| Web Developer | 230 | 240 | +4.3% | 10 | +7.6% |
| Database Administrator | 230 | 240 | +2.6% | 10 | -0.6% |
| Network Support Specialist | 590 | 590 | +0.2% | 40 | +1.8% |
| Help Desk | 3,470 | 3,340 | -3.8% | 190 | -3.7% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 2,220 | 2,120 | -4.7% | 100 | -4.2% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from New Hampshire’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in New Hampshire
The lowest resident total in New Hampshire is $31,050, at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online. Largest IT occupation: 3,910 computer user support specialists.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
Online IT Programs in Other States
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Online IT Programs in New Hampshire FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in New Hampshire?
Three fully online IT programs, at two schools: three bachelor's degrees. One of them is at public schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program for New Hampshire residents?
Among programs based in New Hampshire with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a New Hampshire resident is $31,050, for the Computer Information Technology, Applied BS at University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online.
Can New Hampshire residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?
New Hampshire takes part in Tuition Break. Tuition Break offers a reduced rate at out-of-state public colleges in New England for approved programs, from certificates to doctorates. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.
Which IT jobs pay best in New Hampshire compared with the U.S.?
New Hampshire pays computer systems analysts best against U.S. medians and web developers worst.
Which IT jobs are scarce in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire is lightest on information security analysts (0.70x) and network architects (0.71x the U.S. share).
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- New Hampshire labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- NEBHE, Tuition Break (New England Regional Student Program)
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each New Hampshire program ranked above, linked from its card