Southern New Hampshire University
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Graduation Rate: 45%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern New Hampshire University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 46th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NH wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern New Hampshire University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $71,764 | $115,259 | +8% | #92 of 349 | #135 | $23,466 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $80,842 | $98,399 | +41% | #5 of 37 | #6 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,600 | $98,032 | +10% | #154 of 966 | #403 | $16,539 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $76,718 | $94,942 | +10% | #40 of 126 | #55 | $25,079 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $86,882 | — | — | — | — | $28,129 |
| Economics | $69,807 | $86,764 | +5% | #129 of 368 | #166 | $23,861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,322 | $81,533 | -12% | #280 of 459 | #348 | $28,689 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,703 | $81,489 | -2% | #175 of 452 | #286 | $22,565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,136 | $75,423 | +10% | #231 of 1176 | #424 | $22,773 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $66,407 | $74,693 | +22% | #21 of 156 | #33 | $13,042 |
| International Business | $56,320 | $73,271 | +0% | #63 of 115 | #83 | $26,166 |
| Public Administration | $73,129 | $72,437 | +11% | #8 of 47 | #17 | $23,014 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,898 | $70,181 | -8% | #480 of 796 | #658 | $25,669 |
| Mathematics | $51,396 | $68,414 | -2% | #171 of 309 | #216 | $18,833 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,339 | $66,656 | +26% | #39 of 476 | #73 | $13,023 |
| Marketing | $45,472 | $66,094 | -5% | #271 of 516 | #401 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $37,829 | $64,526 | +14% | #24 of 137 | #51 | $23,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,619 | $63,292 | +8% | #98 of 275 | #158 | $25,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $41,530 | $62,387 | -1% | #271 of 565 | #376 | $21,208 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $45,727 | $62,360 | +4% | #59 of 138 | #91 | $20,875 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,836 | $61,027 | +10% | #116 of 660 | #316 | $22,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $46,520 | $59,801 | -6% | #111 of 178 | #151 | $19,790 |
| Public Health | $45,910 | $58,520 | +-0% | #102 of 215 | #140 | $18,750 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $40,882 | $57,772 | -2% | #31 of 54 | #32 | $21,771 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $43,886 | $57,701 | +11% | #14 of 50 | #27 | $21,584 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,868 | $55,733 | +1% | #122 of 265 | #175 | $20,649 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,092 | $54,407 | +-0% | #273 of 610 | #437 | $22,501 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $35,959 | $52,058 | +9% | #4 of 12 | #9 | $23,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,738 | $51,445 | +0% | #163 of 345 | #300 | $24,594 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,878 | $51,370 | +-0% | #168 of 299 | #207 | $22,965 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $41,181 | $51,355 | -14% | #31 of 42 | #35 | $25,000 |
| Anthropology | $41,986 | $51,100 | +9% | #56 of 188 | #94 | $22,164 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $33,578 | $50,871 | +16% | #30 of 144 | #43 | $20,834 |
| Social Sciences | $42,932 | $50,491 | -5% | #53 of 87 | #68 | $20,917 |
| Psychology | $38,600 | $49,769 | -2% | #524 of 1027 | #803 | $22,000 |
| Human Services | $38,461 | $49,508 | +2% | #43 of 94 | #73 | $24,084 |
| History | $37,734 | $49,113 | -3% | #272 of 459 | #376 | $23,808 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,733 | $47,103 | -3% | #345 of 576 | #451 | $20,127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,015 | $44,327 | -6% | #513 of 680 | #655 | $25,660 |
| Education | — | $42,034 | -16% | #63 of 71 | #68 | $25,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $30,077 | $39,966 | -18% | #113 of 137 | #126 | $23,583 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Southern New Hampshire University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $534,419
- Avg rent near campus: $2,406/mo — vs ~$1,000/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 03101 (4.2% cap, Manchester)
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🏆 Where Southern New Hampshire University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Room | $9,000 | |
| Board | $3,800 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $40,450 | $40,450 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southern New Hampshire University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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