Is Sacred Heart University worth it?
Sacred Heart University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Fairfield, Connecticut (large suburb). It awarded 3,755 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, medical informatics and business statistics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$56,028
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,431
Median earnings 10 years after
$75,059
Average net price
$46,174
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
3,755
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
7,087
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $110,138 | $125,904 | 302 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $90,830 | $103,244 | 251 |
| Education, General | Master's | $52,356 | $59,601 | 224 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,891 | $73,514 | 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,051 | $74,883 | 111 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $28,134 | $76,507 | 103 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $77,301 | $85,946 | 88 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,081 | $94,733 | 88 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $28,884 | $59,068 | 87 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $74,212 | $80,626 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $79,156 | $100,796 | 83 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,166 | $61,373 | 79 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate certificate | $94,125 | $103,998 | 75 |
| Social Work | Master's | $53,796 | $59,036 | 64 |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | $60,607 | $78,644 | 58 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 516 |
| Medical Informatics | Master's | 285 |
| Business Statistics | Master's | 270 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 212 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Education, General | Master's | 112 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 103 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 6,037 |
| Educational Services | 25% | 5,545 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 2,175 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,018 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 935 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 921 |
| Information | 3% | 584 |
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Sources: federal figures for Sacred Heart University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Connecticut. Counts under 10 are not published.
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