Southern New Hampshire University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern New Hampshire University at a glance

• 163,164

  students enrolled

• 35,593

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $36,708

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,450

• $41,945

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,318

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  33% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern New Hampshire University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern New Hampshire University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Merrimack County, where the college is.

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• 77

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 2.5%

  unemployment in Merrimack County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $93,944

  median household income

  Merrimack County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (13 open), sales (9 open), operations (18 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Michels (8), 101 Bloom Energy (3), Eversource Energy (3), Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys (3), Meredith Village Savings Bank (3), Army National Guard Units (2), Community Bridges (2), Jobot (2).

What they hire for: Operations (18), Finance (13), Engineering (9), Sales (9), Data & Analytics (4), Human Resources (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Business and Economic Affairs, Office of Workforce Opportunity.

• NH WORKS - ConcordConcord · 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern New Hampshire University?

Southern New Hampshire University enrolls about 163,164 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Manchester, New Hampshire. It awards about 35,593 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern New Hampshire University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,945 six years after entry and $50,318 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern New Hampshire University offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern New Hampshire University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern New Hampshire University?

77 open professional jobs are listed in Merrimack County, 17 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Michels has the most openings.