Computer & Information Sciences at Sacred Heart University
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Sacred Heart University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sacred Heart University is in Fairfield, CT.
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Online Class Availability at Sacred Heart University
Many students take online classes at Sacred Heart University. Among 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #7 of 17 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #16 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #28 of 102 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #97 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1582 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,521 |
| 2 years | $61,516 |
| 3 years | $57,669 |
| 4 years | $72,115 |
| 5 years | $92,216 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Sacred Heart University earn a median of $72,115, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Sacred Heart University is $26,908.
Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Sacred Heart University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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