by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Sacred Heart ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Sacred Heart was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communications from Sacred Heart. This makes it the #34 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,884 a year. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Sacred Heart paid an average of $650 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,160 | $48,160 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,450 | $18,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Learn more about Sacred Heart tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Sacred Heart does not offer an online option for its communications bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sacred Heart Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Sacred Heart make a median salary of $35,471 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in communications from Sacred Heart. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Sacred Heart University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 26 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 12 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.