by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SNHU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 155 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from SNHU. This makes it the #10 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at SNHU is $43,886. This is higher than $39,676, which is the national median for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SNHU was $515 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in mental health services from SNHU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the SNHU mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SNHU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's mental health services program at SNHU make a median salary of $52,148. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all mental health services graduates with a master's is $48,197.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 173 students earned a master's degree in mental health services from SNHU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
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 master's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,623 |
| Nursing | 884 |
| Public Health | 357 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 329 |
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