by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SNHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SNHU as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #529 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 529 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire | 5 of 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 58 of 75 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at SNHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 543 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 36 |
This social sciences area of study at SNHU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 173 |
| Anthropology | 153 |
| Economics | 125 |
| Political Science and Government | 117 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 36 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern New Hampshire University conferred 543 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SNHU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SNHU earn a median of $65,540 a year. This is higher than $61,042, the median for all majors at SNHU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SNHU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $29,994 in student loans. This is higher than $29,601, the typical median for all majors at SNHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,000 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 31% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SNHU are White. About 43% of graduates fell into 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 231 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 95 |
| Other Races | 72 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SNHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 36 |
