by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Sacred Heart ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Sacred Heart is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #102 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 190 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Sacred Heart. This makes it the #47 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,830 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sacred Heart, nursing students borrow a median amount of $65,757 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Sacred Heart is $697 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Sacred Heart was $650 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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The nursing program at Sacred Heart awarded 190 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Sacred Heart does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Sacred Heart make a median salary of $110,138. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 191 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Sacred Heart. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
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, 60% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from Sacred Heart. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Sacred Heart University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 146 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 119 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 23 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 1 |
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