by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SNHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
Jump to any of the following sections:
SNHU was ranked #58 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 268 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 233 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,436 a year. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, health science students borrow a median amount of $27,796 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all health science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
The health science program at SNHU awarded 268 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 161 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,536 |
| Nursing | 1,090 |
| Public Health | 378 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 195 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
