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Computer Information Systems at Sacred Heart University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out 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 located in Fairfield, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 537 computer information systems degrees were granted at Sacred Heart University.

Online Class Availability at Sacred Heart University

Online coursework is an option at Sacred Heart University. Among 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Sacred Heart University

Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 11
Best Value	Connecticut	#10 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 50
Best Value	New England (Region)	#48 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#821 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Sacred Heart University

Students who complete Sacred Heart University’s Computer Information Systems 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

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems 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

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from Sacred Heart University comes in at $26,908.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Sacred Heart University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Sacred Heart University are 26% women (140) and 74% men (397).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Among the 20 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 35% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Among the 516 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 27% were women (137) and 73% were men (379).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	507

Minority students account for 1% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Sacred Heart University

This Computer Information Systems program at Sacred Heart University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	527
Information Technology	10

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Sacred Heart University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Computer Information Systems 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.