Best AI Degree Programs in New Hampshire: 2026 Rankings
32 AI and machine learning programs at 9 schools in New Hampshire.
Updated
The strongest AI programs in New Hampshire on this list are led by Dartmouth College, Southern New Hampshire University, and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Schools are ordered using our ranking for New Hampshire, drawn from 32 programs at 9 schools.
Best AI programs in New Hampshire
Rank
School
Location
1
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
2
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
3
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH
4
Rivier University
Nashua, NH
5
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH
6
New England College
Henniker, NH
7
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH
8
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH
9
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in New Hampshire
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-R)
Program summary
Students looking at Hanover will find Dartmouth College on this list. It’s built as a dedicated undergraduate AI major—confirm direct-admit rules and whether students can transfer in after a general first year.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Southern New Hampshire University)
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Southern New Hampshire University sits in Manchester. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
BS in Management — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Students looking at Durham will find University of New Hampshire-Main Campus on this list. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS
Program summary
Positioned as an AI/ML program on paper; verify labs, final projects, and math required courses match the intensity you want. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Practitioners who want applied AI over research-heavy CS (Applied AI degree)
Program summary
Saint Anselm College sits in Manchester. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives.
Home unit: Computer Science Department. Details: program page.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
Program summary
The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Nashua Community College)
Program summary
Nashua Community College's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 2 years. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Plymouth State University)
Program summary
Plymouth State University anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, Dartmouth College, Southern New Hampshire University, and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus appear near the top. We list 9 schools offering AI programs in New Hampshire. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in New Hampshire?
About 32 AI programs at 9 schools show up for New Hampshire on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 86% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
