Manchester Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Manchester Community College at a glance

• 1,587

  students enrolled

• 460

  degrees and certificates a year

• 41%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,143

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,450 in state, $14,700 out of state

• $38,656

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,063

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  10% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Manchester Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hillsborough County, where the college is.

• 723

  open professional jobs

• 46

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  16 jobs

• 2.2%

  unemployment in Hillsborough County

  2026-09 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $100,436

  median household income

  Hillsborough County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (9 open), finance (45 open), sales (36 open), operations (84 open), marketing (17 open), human resources (13 open).

Hiring most: BAE Systems (410), PC Connection (14), ClearanceJobs (9), Mercury Systems (9), Eversource Energy (8), Allegro Microsystems (7), BAE Systems USA (7), Hearst (7).

What they hire for: Engineering (363), Operations (84), Finance (45), Sales (36), Programs (24), Legal (23). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Workforce Opportunity.

• NH WORKS - ManchesterManchester · 603-656-6505 · 8AM - 4:30pm., Mon to Fri
• NH WORKS - NashuaNashua · 603-882-5177 · Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30 PM 603 271-7700 is the number to call

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Manchester Community College?

Manchester Community College enrolls about 1,587 students and is a public 2-year institution in Manchester, New Hampshire. It awards about 460 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Manchester Community College?

41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Manchester Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,656 six years after entry and $49,063 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Manchester Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Manchester Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Manchester Community College?

723 open professional jobs are listed in Hillsborough County, 46 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.