by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SNHU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #233 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 2244 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 1,646 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 704 students received their master’s degree in psychology from SNHU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SNHU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,600 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SNHU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $41,057 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at SNHU is $343 per month.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2,244 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from SNHU. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 261 |
| White | 1,308 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 392 |
SNHU does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at SNHU make a median salary of $47,400. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 606 students earned a master's degree in psychology 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 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 348 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 73 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Psychology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.