General Education at Sacred Heart University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 128 general education degrees were granted at Sacred Heart University.
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Studying Online at Sacred Heart University
Many students take online classes at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s General Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #12 of 40 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #37 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 406 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #393 of 397 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Those who finish Sacred Heart University’s General Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,362 |
| 2 years | $46,762 |
| 3 years | $50,694 |
| 4 years | $57,021 |
| 5 years | $60,081 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General Education graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $57,021, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Education graduates at Sacred Heart University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Education graduates at Sacred Heart University are 86% women (110) and 14% men (18).
General Education Master’s Program at Sacred Heart University
Of the 112 master’s general education degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 85% were women (95) and 15% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 36%.*
General Education Doctoral Program at Sacred Heart University
Among the 16 doctoral general education graduates at Sacred Heart University, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Sacred Heart University
The General Education program at Sacred Heart University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 128 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Those who complete General Education program at Sacred Heart University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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.