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The bachelor's program at SNHU was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern New Hampshire University handed out 372 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 329 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from SNHU. This makes it the #59 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at SNHU paid an average of $515 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 372 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SNHU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 43 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that SNHU offers online option in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SNHU Online Learning page.
The social sciences program at SNHU awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SNHU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 156 |
| Anthropology | 96 |
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Economics | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 37 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 2,285 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,347 |
| Communication & Journalism | 718 |
| History | 450 |
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