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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

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 Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$50,088/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$16,450/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 47% of students receive Pell Grants and 59% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$33,202	$132,808	3.8x
$30K – $48K	$32,903	$131,612	3.8x
$48K – $75K	$34,048	$136,192	3.7x
$75K – $110K	$35,992	$143,968	3.5x
$110K+	$36,682	$146,728	3.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$16,450	$65,800	7.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Southern New Hampshire University

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$85,600/yr	High	13.5x
Economics Compare across schools	81	$69,807/yr	Very High	16.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	76	$61,322/yr	Very High	10.9x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	72	$54,898/yr	Very High	9.8x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods 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 Administration Compare across schools	66	$73,129/yr	High	10.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services 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 and Corrections 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 and Services 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 Compare across schools	57	$41,181/yr	High	7.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	56	$44,738/yr	High	6.3x
Social Sciences, General 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 and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	50	$43,886/yr	Moderate	5.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	50	$41,015/yr	High	6.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	50	$37,829/yr	High	7.5x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	49	$40,882/yr	Very High	5.2x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	48	$66,407/yr	High	9.1x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	48	$55,339/yr	Low	8.4x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$41,530/yr	Very High	5.3x
Culinary Arts and Related Services 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 and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	42	$39,092/yr	Moderate	6.3x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	41	$38,600/yr	High	6.4x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	40	$45,727/yr	High	5.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	39	$43,868/yr	High	5.7x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	37	$38,461/yr	Moderate	4.8x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	36	$35,878/yr	High	6.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	30	$30,733/yr	Very High	6.5x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	29	$33,578/yr	High	4.1x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	23	$30,077/yr	Very High	5.1x

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