Best Cybersecurity Programs in New Hampshire: 2026 Rankings
19 programs at 11 schools in New Hampshire.
Updated
The strongest cybersecurity programs in New Hampshire on this list are led by Southern New Hampshire University, Rivier University, and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. Schools are ordered using our ranking for New Hampshire, drawn from 19 programs at 11 schools.
Best cybersecurity programs in New Hampshire
Rank
School
Location
1
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
2
Rivier University
Nashua, NH
3
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH
4
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, NH
5
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH
6
Keene State College
Keene, NH
7
New England College
Henniker, NH
8
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH
9
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH
10
Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH
11
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
Manchester, 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 78% 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
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
BS in Cybersecurity
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $41,040 (~$342/credit)
Credits: 120
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)
Program summary
Southern New Hampshire University sits in Manchester. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Best for: internships, 4+1 options, and dedicated cybersecurity facilities
Program summary
Students looking at Nashua will find Rivier University on this list. Rivier University's cybersecurity program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online
Manchester, NH
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: 90
Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online)
Program summary
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is based in Manchester. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Overview
Availability: On campus
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-CD)
Program summary
Start with NHTI-Concord's Community College if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
What are the best cybersecurity programs in New Hampshire?
On this state ranking, Southern New Hampshire University, Rivier University, and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus appear near the top. We list 11 schools offering cybersecurity programs in New Hampshire. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many cybersecurity programs are in New Hampshire?
About 19 cybersecurity programs at 11 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 78% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
Does NSA CAE matter in this state?
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
