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At SNHU, your success is our only mission. As an accredited, nonprofit university, we’ve helped thousands of students reach their goals with flexible, career-focused online college degree programs. As part of our commitment to student success, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation — and we haven’t raised our costs in a decade. Find your program to see how SNHU can help you succeed.
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Areas of Study
Accounting & Finance
Our accounting and finance degrees are affordable and accredited, and you’ll get the dedicated support you need to see yourself succeed.Accounting & Finance
Art & Design
Each Art and Design Degree program prepares you for real-world applications of your talent, using the latest technology, theories and practices.Art & Design
Business
SNHU, founded in 1932 as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science, is a recognized leader in business education.Business
Criminal Justice
SNHU’s Criminal Justice Degrees are affordable, accredited and empower you to advance your career in law enforcement, security, corrections, and more.Criminal Justice
Education
Learn the latest theories and techniques for teaching, administration and curriculum development with an Education Degree from SNHU.Education
Engineering
From concept to application, SNHU’s innovative engineering programs prepare students for careers through a hands-on curriculum.Engineering
Health
Healthcare degrees at SNHU are designed to help students pursue or advance careers in healthcare administration, nursing and public health.Health
Liberal Arts
Hone your talents and gain high-demand skills by earning one of SNHU’s Liberal Arts Degrees online including Communication, English and History.Liberal Arts
Math & Science
Data. Analysis. Research. Our math and science programs help build valuable skills that students can apply across industries.Math & Science
Psychology & Counseling
Explore the inner workings of the human mind with the Psychology and Counseling College Degrees programs online or on campus at SNHU.Psychology & Counseling
Social Science
SNHU offers a range of online and campus Social Science Programs including History, Human Services, Psychology, Public Administration and Sociology.Social Science
Technology
In the ever-changing field of technology, it’s important to keep up. At SNHU, our cutting-edge technology programs teach students how to create, secure and manage tech.
Bachelor’s DegreesOn Campus & Online Bachelor’s Degrees
Southern New Hampshire University offers more than 150 affordable, career-focused online bachelor’s degrees and on campus majors to fit your goals and your busy schedule. Plus, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation—and haven’t raised the cost of college in a decade.
Popular Bachelor’s Programs
These programs are featured because they are in high demand or are some of our most popular online degrees.
- Business administration degree online or on campus
- Criminal justice degree online or on campus
- Computer science degree online or on campus
- Psychology degree online or on campus
Areas of Study
Accounting & Finance
Did you know SNHU was founded as an accounting school in 1932? Earning your accounting or finance degree can position you to help a business reach its financial goals.
Popular programs include:
Art & Design
Fulfill your creative passions in game art and development, graphic design, photography and more with an on campus or online art and design degree.
Popular programs include:
Business
All industries need professionals with solid business and management skills. Earning your online or campus-based business degree through a general track or one of dozens of concentrations positions you for a range of possible careers.
Popular programs include:
- Data analytics degree online
- Marketing degree online or on campus
- Operations management degree online
- Sports management degree online or on campus
Criminal Justice
Take steps toward a rewarding career in advocacy, law or public safety – and add on one of several concentrations – when you enroll in an online or campus criminal justice program at SNHU.
Education
Available on campus only, you can learn to become a teacher in areas like early, middle and secondary education – as well as social studies, English and special education.
Engineering
Our engineering programs focus on expertise that’s wanted in the workforce. Gain skills from hands-on projects when you earn your online or campus degree at SNHU.
Health
Help fill roles in the fast-growing and in-demand healthcare field when you earn one of the online health-related degrees at SNHU.
Popular programs include:
Liberal Arts
Develop the soft skills today’s employers want – like communication, critical thinking and collaboration – when you get your online or campus-based liberal arts degree at SNHU.
Popular programs include:
- Communication degree online or on campus
- Creative writing degree online or on campus
- English degree online or on campus
- History degree online or on campus
- General studies degree
Math & Science
Turn your love for STEM into an in-demand, problem-solving role when you earn your online or campus-based math or science degree at SNHU.
Popular programs include:
Nursing
Leverage an online degree program to take your nursing career further when you build upon your RN at SNHU. Accredited by the CCNE, you can earn a degree that can help you improve today’s healthcare.
Popular programs include:
Psychology & Counseling
Dive into the human mind and behavior with a psychology or counseling degree from SNHU. Choose to add a program specialization, like mental health, child psychology or forensic psychology.
Social Science
When you earn a social science degree at SNHU, you deepen your understanding of society and humanity, as well as gain critical skills in communication and research.
Popular programs include:
- Anthropology degree online
- Human services degree online
- Political science degree online
- Sociology degree online or on campus
Technology
Learn how to create, manage and secure technology with resources used in today’s workforce with a technology degree from SNHU.
Popular programs include:
Benefits of a SNHU Bachelor’s Degree
When you attend class on campus or pursue your online bachelor’s degree at SNHU, you can expect:
- Flexibility. Choose from a variety of program options, including majors and ways to learn – like traditional, online or accelerated.
- Credibility. Our bachelor’s programs are regionally accredited – which means they meet high academic standards.
- Expert instruction. Learn from experienced faculty who bring relevant and actionable insights into the classroom.
- Transfer-friendly programs. We accept up to 90 undergraduate credits for bachelor’s degrees, saving you time and money.
3 Reasons to Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree
As organizations increasingly demand qualified candidates, job seekers have turned to higher education to outshine the competition. A bachelor’s degree can help you get your foot in the door and be strongly considered for your dream position; the skills you acquire in your program are what can help you secure the job offer.
1. Increase your earnings
When Janna Goraya ’17 earned her bachelor’s in accounting from SNHU, her paycheck jumped: “I am now in a job I love, have doubled my salary from where I was when I started this journey and have a sense of accomplishment I haven’t felt in a long time.” Her next goal? An even higher-paying chief financial officer position.
2. Reach your goals
Not only does higher education make sense in regards to your finances, but a bachelor’s degree can also lead to more career opportunities and personal fulfillment. For Stacy Fuller ’17, her bachelor’s in health information management from SNHU meant increased responsibility: “This degree helped me obtain this job, and my job duties have grown double since I started at the hospital full time.”
3. Decrease likelihood of unemployment
Justin Perry ’17 knows that earning a bachelor’s degree is an accomplishment he can always fall back on. “I work every day at becoming better at what I do and getting closer to my goals,” he said about his BA in Communication from SNHU. “Having a degree was always part of the plan, though; I realized that no matter what my circumstance is, I could always improve it through the use of education.”
If you’re unsure of which program would be the best fit for you, request information and talk to an advisor about it.
Master’s DegreesOver 100 master’s programs online & on campus
Fast, Affordable Online Master’s Degrees & Campus Programs
Choose from 100 career-focused master’s degrees online and on campus. Complete in as few as 12-15 months. And take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. So you can advance your career, and reach your goals faster and for less.
Popular Online Master’s Degrees
Benefits of a Graduate Degree at SNHU
Whether attending class on campus or pursuing your master’s degree online at SNHU, you can expect:
- Credibility. Our master’s programs are regionally accredited – meaning they meet high academic standards. Some of our degrees even have programmatic accreditation.
- Affordability. As part of our commitment to making education accessible, we keep our tuition rates low and haven’t raised our costs in a decade.
- Expert instruction. Learn from faculty who bring real-world experience and relevant insights to the classroom.
- Flexibility. Earn your master’s degree online with 24/7 access to coursework or on campus in a traditional classroom setting.
- Student support. From day one, dedicated academic and career advisors are available to help you reach your goals.
We believe in creating faster paths to your future. With 5 term starts per year to choose from and no GRE or GMAT requirements, you can begin the path to earning your master’s degree online or on campus today.OnlineOn Campus
Why Earn Your Master’s?
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, earning your master’s degree can provide a number of opportunities to advance your career, sharpen your skill set and help you stand out in a competitive job market.
In fact, in fields such as business, education, healthcare and STEM advanced degrees are no longer an option – they’re essential. Employers are placing greater emphasis on top talent who can enter a role and make an immediate impact. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, jobs requiring a master’s degree are expected to increase by 15% through 2029.1 As a result, a growing number of working adults are going back to school to earn their master’s.
From building skills employers want to see to increasing your earning potential and moving up in your field, a master’s degree can have lasting benefits on you and your career.
With courses that dive deep into your area of study, hands-on experience designed to prepare you for the field and instructors with real-world expertise, SNHU’s master’s degree programs can help you develop a specialized set of skills employers are looking for. You’ll become the subject matter expert in the field of your choice, making you that much more competitive in your field.
Pursuing your master’s degree is also a great way for current working professionals to keep up in your industry, and ensure your skills are timely and relevant.
1. Boost earning potential
2. Prepare for your future
For many industries, a bachelor’s degree just doesn’t cut it anymore. The BLS predicts a 15% increase in jobs requiring a master’s degree through 2029, while jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree are only set to grow by 6.4%.1 As more and more employers look for job candidates with master’s degrees, continuing your education could help your resume stand out and create more opportunity in your career.
These figures signal big challenges for those who have yet to earn a graduate degree – and not just at the entry level. As SNHU graduate Lisa Kpotie ’16 can attest, even seasoned job seekers with years of experience need continued education to go further.
“I started to realize that in order to be more marketable in my field, I needed to go back to school,” she said. Now, thanks to the MS Accounting degree program at SNHU, she’s taken her career to the next level.
“Getting my master’s … allowed me to branch out and open my own [business].”
Not only does a master’s degree help open doors in your career – it can also help you reduce the likelihood of unemployment. In 2020, the BLS reported a 4.1% unemployment rate for those who earned their master’s.1 On the other hand, the BLS reported a 5.5% unemployment rate for bachelor’s degree holders and a rate of 8.3% for those without a degree.
3. Fulfill your dream
Earning potential, future planning and increased employment opportunities aren’t the only possible benefits of earning a master’s. For some, the sense of personal fulfillment is also key.
Jessica Cooper ’14 is one such case. As a veteran and military spouse, her decision to go back wasn’t only for herself – it was for the people she cared about.
“I was the first in my family to ever obtain a degree of any kind,” she said. “I never in a million years dreamed I would [earn an MBA], but I’m so glad I did it.”
A master’s degree from SNHU can help position you for the life and career you want – and help you work toward a brighter future. Request information today.
How long does it take to earn a master’s degree online?
In many cases, students can typically expect to earn their master’s degree within 1.5 to 2 years. But the beauty of earning your degree online at Southern New Hampshire University is the ability to go at your own pace – whether that’s over the course of a few years or in as few as 15 months.
At Southern New Hampshire University, we understand that no two learners are the same. Some students balance full time jobs with their studies while others need to catch up on coursework after the kids go to bed. No matter what your schedule looks like, our advisors will work with you every step of the way to help you find what works for you. And if anything changes, they can help you adjust accordingly.
We also accept up to 12 transfer credits towards your master’s degree, saving you time and money while completing your graduate degree.
How much does an online master’s degree cost?
While earning your master’s degree online is often more affordable than pursuing a program on a traditional university campus, the cost will ultimately depend on the school and program you choose.
At Southern New Hampshire University, we’re committed to making higher education accessible, by making it more affordable. That’s why we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. In fact, we haven’t raised our online tuition since 2012.
At just $627 per credit hour, a 36-credit master’s degree is only $22,572. Most of SNHU’s graduate degrees are 36 credits, though a few programs may require one or more foundation courses. Some specialized programs may also require more than the standard 12 courses.
There are ways to save on your graduate degree. For example, we accept up to 12 transfer credits, which could help you save over $7,000 in tuition. Our Student Financial Services team is always here to assist you with a customized plan that works for you. These counselors have one goal: to make your education as affordable as possible. When you better understand ways to invest in your education, you set yourself up for a stronger financial future.
As you think about that future, you’ll also want to keep in mind the return on investment (ROI) you’ll get from earning your online master’s degree more affordably at SNHU. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, master’s degree holders earn almost 20% more in median weekly earnings than those with a bachelor’s degree.1
Note: Additional fees for books or other materials may apply each term, as well.
Certificate Programs Online & On CampusAccredited, Affordable Courses
If you’re ready to advance your career, but don’t need a full degree, an online or on campus certificate from SNHU is a fast, affordable way to level up your skills. As a nonprofit university, we offer some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation—and haven’t raised our costs in a decade. So you can get the skills you need at a price you can afford.
At Southern New Hampshire University, our certificate programs can help you:
- Get the skills you need: certificates can complement a degree you’ve already earned, be a head start to the degree you want.
- Learn for the real world: career-focused certificate programs taught by industry experts in subjects employers are looking for
- Learn faster: certificates can be as few as 4 courses, so you can complete faster
- Afford your education: take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation
Once you’ve completed a certificate program at SNHU, you’ll be prepared to use the skills you’ve learned to advance your career, or pursue a new one. Plus, the credits you’ve already earned in your certificate program can often be applied to an associate or bachelor’s degree at SNHU or another university, depending on your program’s transfer policy.
More benefits of earning your certificate from SNHU include:
- Flexibility. Complete your certificate on campus or online.
- Dedicated advising. From day one, you can count on support from dedicated academic and career advisors.
- Student support. Take advantage of tutoring and tech support.
Explore Our Campus and Online Certificate Programs
Gain an Edge with a Certificate
Getting a certificate from an accredited, respected college like Southern New Hampshire University is an achievement to be proud of.
Not only will it allow you opportunities you may not have had before, but it can help set you on a path of learning for years to come.
Most of SNHU’s online certificate programs fall into one of 2 categories:
- An undergraduate certificate, which can be the fastest option to earn documentation of progress on the road to a higher-level degree, or it can be an opportunity to learn a new skill that can support career advancement or change.
- A graduate certificate, which can be an opportunity to learn new skills that support your career or keep your existing skills up to date. This could also position you for advancement – either with your current employer or a future one.
Either way, earning a certificate allows you to update your resume with a credential that may give you a leg up on the competition.
Potential for a Salary Bump
For students who are just entering college for the first time, completing an online certificate program could make a difference in your paycheck.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with some college (no degree) may earn about 12% more in median usual weekly earnings than those with only a high school diploma.1
And with each degree you earn – should you decide to pursue more education – that potential increase in pay can rise. Say, for example, you’d want to move the credits you earned into a degree program, like an associate degree.
Those with an associate degree made over 20% more in median usual weekly earnings than those with a high school diploma in 2020.1 Even when compared to those who finished some college (with no degree), associate degree holders still earned about 7% more.1
As for those who’ve earned their degree and want more training, there’s so much opportunity for a pay increase here, too. Adding more education to your resume can give you a leg up on the competition – potentially giving you the edge you need to stand out to employers.
Plus, employers love to see that you’ve taken the initiative to improve yourself and that you can use your skills to help the organization.
No matter where you are in your career, a certificate has the potential to help you move forward.
Certificates Prove to be Popular
Short-term learning options – like certificates – have become increasingly popular over the past few years. SNHU offers 30+ certificates between campus and online formats, and they’re available in a number of subjects like accounting, human resource management and various studies of criminal justice, among others.
Prep for Certifications
Those skills you learn in an SNHU certificate program may be able to offer you more than the skills you’ve been desiring.
They can also set you up for success if you’re trying to earn an industry-recognized credential. For example:
Graduate Project Management Certificate: If you plan to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam, this program includes a course that satisfies the educational requirement for the credential.
Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma: This program positions you for the Six Sigma Black Belt certification exam, which could help you move into higher-level manufacturing, engineering, operations and executive positions.
Online Courses for College Credit
If your campus and job plans are on hold, make the most of your time
by taking our transfer-friendly online courses for college credit.
Earn college credits in as little as 8 weeks.
Whether you’re a student or already progressing in a career, circumstances can change. Perhaps you’ve had to pause your educational journey or are just unsure if higher education is right for you. Taking individual online courses can be a good way to keep the momentum going in the pursuit of your degree or to get a feel for college.
With low costs and no long-term commitment, taking individual online courses for college credit can help you catch up on your course requirements or take the next step in finishing your degree.
If you’re a working professional seeking your next job opportunity, you’ll likely find that there’s no longer one path to the next job. Taking individual online courses can help you learn specific skills to help prove to your employer, or potential employer, that you have skills in particular areas.
More than 200 course options
Choose from more than 200 transfer-friendly classes, and in as little as 8 weeks, earn college credits that could be applied toward a degree at SNHU or another university.
Develop your passion for numbers and problem-solving into a broad base of mathematical knowledge with SNHU’s math courses, including Applied Statistics. Consider a psychology course to understand psychological principles and develop insight into human thought and behaviors. Other popular courses include English Composition, Financial Accounting and Calculus.
Individual online courses start soon
Undergraduate Term starts 01/03/22
- Individual 3-credit undergraduate classes cost $960 ($320 per credit)
- 8-week terms
Graduate Term starts 01/03/22
- individual 3-credit graduate classes cost $1,881 ($627 per credit)
- 10-week terms
Please note that financial aid is not available for students taking individual courses only. Learn more about tuition.
Why take individual online courses?
Catch Up or Get Ahead
By taking transfer-friendly online courses now, you may be able to lighten your course load required by your degree program at SNHU or another university.
Transfer Your Credits
Course credits may be transferred to a degree program at SNHU or another university, depending on your program’s transfer policy.Check your degree program’s transfer policy to see how many SNHU online course credits are transferrable.
Upskill for Career Moves
For moving up the ladder or changing fields entirely, new skills can help make you more marketable.
SNHU makes it easy to get started — and has been teaching online since 1995
- No application fees
- No entrance exams
- Accredited and affordable
- Terms start frequently
- 24/7 tech support
- Personal academic coaching
- Courses developed by subject experts
- 200+ transfer-friendly programs
Associate Degrees
Earn Your Associate Degree Online or On Campus
Prepare for the career you want by enrolling in an associate degree program online or on campus. You’ll learn from industry experts and gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your career. You’ll have the support of academic and career advisors who are dedicated to your success, and can take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. As a nonprofit university we’re committed to keeping your costs low, and haven’t raised our tuition rates in a decade.
The benefits of earning your associate degree from SNHU include:
- Transfer-friendly programs. Transfer credits toward your bachelor’s degree. Once you’ve earned your associate degree, you can seamlessly transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s.
- Convenience. Whether you’re looking for 24/7 access to coursework online or the traditional classroom experience on campus, you can choose the program that best fits your learning style.
- Affordability. SNHU is committed to making education accessible and affordable. We keep our tuition low and offer financial aid to those who qualify.
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
Earning your associate degree at SNHU will help prepare you for entry-level positions or promotion opportunities. Or, you can choose to continue your education seamlessly with one of our bachelor’s programs.
Explore our associate degrees today.OnlineOn Campus
Getting Started with an Associate Degree
Whether you’re looking to get ahead in your current job or break into a new field, earning an associate degree is a great step in taking your career to the next level. Designed to be completed in as little as 2 years – or even faster if you have transfer credits – the associate degree is an attractive option for learners looking to further their education.
Standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
After taking time off school and struggling to find her niche in healthcare, Emma Gilbert ’14 decided to branch out and enroll in an associate degree program at SNHU. “My supportive husband suggested I should take some courses in business administration to broaden my scope of practice,” she said. Shortly after beginning her schooling, Gilbert received a job offer.
Her story isn’t a coincidence, either. On average, people who have earned an associate degree are less likely to be unemployed than those who didn’t pursue a degree beyond high school.**
Climbing the Career Ladder
It isn’t just entry-level job seekers who are affected by the demand for candidates with college degrees. Increasingly, adults with workforce experience are enrolling in associate degree programs to help advance their careers.
“Recently, I have seen my company leaning more towards people with degrees when considering promotions,” said associate in business administration student Michael Hall. “I decided to step out of the shadows and go back to school for business administration.”
Stepping into Your Bachelor’s Degree
An associate program is also a great option if you’re on the fence about pursuing your bachelor’s degree. Some students choose to use their associate degree as a stepping-stone to earn general education credits that can later be put toward a bachelor’s program of choice.
When Michele Hale ’17 initially enrolled at SNHU, she had the goal of earning her associate in accounting. After successfully completing the program, she was inspired: “Now with the encouragement of my academic advisor, I am looking forward to enrolling for my BS.”
Want to learn how SNHU can help you see yourself succeed? Request information today
How much do online classes cost?
The cost per credit hour for online undergraduate classes is $320 (or $960 per course) at SNHU. Cost per credit hour for online graduate classes is $627 (or $1,881 per course). And with no application fees, you can also apply for free.
That’s because we recognize that achieving your education goals is about more than just finding time, it’s also about overcoming financial barriers.
Apart from this, the overall costs per course may vary, depending on the price of books and other learning resources.
We understand how challenging it can be to manage your education costs. That’s why we’re here to help whenever you need it. Our Student Financial Services team is always available to guide you through the process. They’ll help you explore financial aid options and even identify ways to help lower your tuition.
You may, for example, qualify for a scholarship or grant opportunity. And if you’re a military service member or military spouse, you could be eligible to receive up to 30% military tuition discounts.
Whatever your financial situation, we’ve got your back.
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