History at Southern New Hampshire University
SNHU is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a total student population of 134,345. In 2021, 275 history majors received their bachelor's degree from SNHU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
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SNHU History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Online Classes Are Available at SNHU
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
SNHU does offer online education options in history for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
SNHU History Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks history programs across the country. The following shows how SNHU performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at SNHU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Ranking Type | Rank |
---|---|
Most Popular Online History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Most Popular History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Best Value History Master’s Degree Schools | 179 |
In 2021, 218 students received their master’s degree in history from SNHU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History Student Demographics at SNHU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Southern New Hampshire University.
SNHU History Bachelor’s Program

About 74% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in history at SNHU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's in history.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
White | 203 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 36 |
SNHU History Master’s Program

Of the students who received a history master's degree from SNHU, 78% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a master's in history.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 169 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
SNHU also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
History majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southern New Hampshire University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 493 |
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Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NH, the home state for Southern New Hampshire University.
Occupation | Jobs in NH | Average Salary in NH |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 5,130 | $61,510 |
Managers | 950 | $123,580 |
History Professors | 110 | $97,700 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kylejtod at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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