Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH snhu.edu 156,755 students

Southern New Hampshire University's main campus sits in Manchester, New Hampshire, with a secondary campus in nearby Hooksett. While primarily known for its large online student body, the traditional campus offers a more intimate setting. Students can expect a focus on career-oriented programs, particularly in business, education, and health-related fields. The university is known for its flexible learning options and commitment to accessible education.

Programs

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Earnings

$50,088

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

54/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$16,450

Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Southern New Hampshire University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 47% of students receive Pell Grants; 59% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$33,202	$132,808
$30K – $48K	$32,903	$131,612
$48K – $75K	$34,048	$136,192
$75K – $110K	$35,992	$143,968
$110K+	$36,682	$146,728
Sticker price (no aid)	$16,450	$65,800

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Southern New Hampshire University

39 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	85	$85,600/yr	High	13.5x
Economics Compare across schools →	81	$69,807/yr	Very High	16.2x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →	76	$61,322/yr	Very High	10.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →	72	$54,898/yr	Very High	9.8x
Management Science Compare across schools →	71	$76,718/yr	Very High	10.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →	71	$60,136/yr	High	9.8x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	67	$71,764/yr	Very High	9.9x
Public Policy Compare across schools →	66	$73,129/yr	High	10.1x
Finance Compare across schools →	66	$63,703/yr	Very High	8.7x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →	65	$50,619/yr	High	8.4x
International Business Compare across schools →	64	$56,320/yr	Very High	8.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →	62	$45,836/yr	Moderate	9.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	60	$51,396/yr	Very High	9.6x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →	59	$86,882/yr	Very High	12.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →	59	$45,472/yr	Very High	9.4x
Specialized Sales & Marketing Compare across schools →	57	$41,181/yr	High	7.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	56	$44,738/yr	High	6.3x
Social Sciences Compare across schools →	56	$42,932/yr	High	7.8x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →	54	$46,520/yr	High	7.6x
Public Health Compare across schools →	50	$45,910/yr	High	6.0x
Mental Health Services Compare across schools →	50	$43,886/yr	Moderate	5.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →	50	$41,015/yr	High	6.0x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	50	$37,829/yr	High	7.5x
Software Development Compare across schools →	49	$40,882/yr	Very High	5.2x
Health Sciences Compare across schools →	48	$66,407/yr	High	9.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →	48	$55,339/yr	Low	8.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →	46	$41,530/yr	Very High	5.3x
Culinary Arts Compare across schools →	46	$35,959/yr	Low	5.8x
History Compare across schools →	44	$37,734/yr	High	6.7x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	43	$41,986/yr	High	5.4x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →	42	$39,092/yr	Moderate	6.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →	41	$38,600/yr	High	6.4x
Geosciences Compare across schools →	40	$45,727/yr	High	5.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	39	$43,868/yr	High	5.7x
Human Services Compare across schools →	37	$38,461/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Design Compare across schools →	36	$35,878/yr	High	6.6x
English Compare across schools →	30	$30,733/yr	Very High	6.5x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	29	$33,578/yr	High	4.1x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →	23	$30,077/yr	Very High	5.1x