Search Colleges & Universities

Nashua, NH Colleges and Universities: Career Training Programs near Boston

Published: November, 2010

Nashua, New Hampshire is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in New Hampshire. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, its population in 2003 was 87,285. Just over the Massachusetts-New Hampshire state line, Nashua is a 45-minute drive from Boston. It is also close to the coast and the White Mountains. 47 percent of Nashua residents work in town, while 26 percent commute to another community in New Hampshire. The remaining 26 percent commute out-of-state, many to other cities in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Massachusetts metropolitan area. The per capita income for the metropolitan area is $46,060 per year, 39% higher than the national average.

Five Nashua employers have more than 1,000 employees. They are:
  • BAE Systems North America (optics manufacturing)
  • Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
  • St. Joseph Hospital and Trauma Center
  • Teradyne Connection Systems, Inc.
  • City of Nashua

Nashua residents take pride in their city's recreational and entertainment offerings. The Beaver Brook Association has 30 miles of trails and 1,700 acres of forests and wetlands to explore. Greeley Park, just north of the city, offers horseshoe pits, softball fields, and tennis courts. In June, the "Taste of Nashua" spotlights local restaurants. The Nashua Symphony hosts an annual December sing-along to celebrate the holidays. Pheasant Lane Mall, located just south of Nashua, offers 125 stores and restaurants.

Historic, bustling New England is a great place to visit and explore. Nashua's convenience and attractions make it an excellent place to settle, close to the excitement of Boston in a town that has a lot of character of its own.

Sources:

Schools in Nashua, New Hampshire: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

Request Info

Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
Intercoast Colleges

Request Info

Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

Campus Locations:
  • Salem
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

Request Info

Get the skills you need for a rewarding career in the digital arts.

Campus Locations:
  • Waltham
Programs:
  • Web Development
  • Photography
Hesser College

Request Info

A degree from Hesser College is the best career move you can make.

Campus Locations:
  • Nashua
Programs:
  • Diploma: Medical Assistant
  • Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
The Salter School

Request Info

Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Tewksbury
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Massage Therapy
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

Request Info

 

Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Campus Locations:
  • Cambridge
Programs:
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Boston - Certificate in Culinary Arts
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Boston - Certificate in Patisserie and Baking
New England Tractor Trailer Training School

Request Info

Get your career started at New England Tractor Trailer Training School.

Campus Locations:
  • North Andover
Programs:
  • Commercial Drivers License "Class A"
  • Heavy Straight Truck Driving
University of Phoenix

Request Info

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Westborough
  • Braintree
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
USC School of Social Work

Request Info

The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Cortiva Institute

Request Info

Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.

Campus Locations:
  • Watertown
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program