by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Southern New Hampshire University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Southern New Hampshire University landed the #1,196 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.So, the school is among the best in the nation with its Top 15% ranking.For this achievement, SNHU received one of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badges.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire, SNHU came in at #10.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and SNHU took the #1,196 spot on the list.SNHU also ranked #10 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in New Hampshire.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, SNHU took the #1,196 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, SNHU took the #10 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in New Hampshire.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, SNHU took the #1,196 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, SNHU took the #10 spot for Best Graduate Schools in New Hampshire.
For the last year in which we have data, 25,108 graduate students decided that Southern New Hampshire University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 68.6% of the total graduate student body at SNHU while men make up 31.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 37.9% of the graduate students who attend SNHU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at SNHU. Around 1.2% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at SNHU who borrowed carries a median debt of $29,601.
After earning their master’s degree from SNHU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $76,826.
Graduate students who earn their post-master’s certificate at SNHU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $70,735.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at SNHU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Methods | $120,972 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $106,562 |
| Business Administration & Management | $93,342 |
| Computer Information Systems | $86,205 |
| Educational Administration | $86,106 |
| Accounting | $85,710 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $78,894 |
| Homeland Security. | $75,773 |
| Human Resource Management | $74,751 |
| Marketing | $68,173 |
Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Manchester, New Hampshire.Manchester is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Southern New Hampshire University.
Contact details for SNHU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH 03106-1045 |
| Phone: | 603-668-2211 |
| Website: | www.snhu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SNHU |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SNHU |
Around 92.4% of SNHU graduate students took at least one course online.For that same period, 92.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 383 | $85,710 |
| Business Administration & Management | 3,590 | $94,314 |
| Computer Information Systems | 379 | $86,205 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 253 | $63,343 |
| Economics | 25 | — |
| Educational Administration | 134 | $86,106 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 91 | $106,562 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 | $44,794 |
| General Education | 236 | $52,485 |
| General English Literature | 436 | $52,651 |
| General Psychology | 956 | $57,776 |
| Health & Physical Education | 93 | $55,157 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 369 | $78,894 |
| History | 189 | $47,476 |
| Human Resource Management | 372 | $76,240 |
| Information Technology | 236 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 345 | $120,972 |
| Marketing | 202 | $69,986 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 358 | $58,774 |
| Nursing | 190 | — |
| Public Health | 213 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 182 | $63,660 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 170 | $50,278 |
| Teaching English or French | 110 | — |
| Writing Studies | 178 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| International Business | 3 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 53 | — |
| Accounting & Computer Science | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 127 | — |
| Finance & Financial Management | 4 | — |
| General Education | 29 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 123 | — |
| International Relations & Security | 36 | — |
| Management Information Systems | 27 | — |
| Marketing | 17 | — |
| Taxation | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 96 | — |
| Writing Studies | 113 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Southern New Hampshire University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 | — |
| Educational Administration | 73 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 14 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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