by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at SNHU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #522 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 522 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire | 6 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 59 of 76 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern New Hampshire University awarded 25 master’s degrees in social sciences.
SNHU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 23 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 194 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at SNHU are White. Approximately 44% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 36 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
SNHU is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 34 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at SNHU were White. About 42% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SNHU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 543 |