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.
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SNHU is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 329 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 268 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at SNHU is $66,407. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $9,700 | $9,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 329 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from SNHU. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 58 |
SNHU does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SNHU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,623 |
| Nursing | 884 |
| Public Health | 357 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 237 |
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