Health Professions at Sacred Heart University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, 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 in Fairfield, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sacred Heart University
Distance learning is available 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Rankings can help you compare Sacred Heart University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 160 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #149 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2962 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 160 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #25 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #149 of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2962 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,383 |
| 2 years | $68,372 |
| 3 years | $73,868 |
| 4 years | $81,576 |
| 5 years | $90,231 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $81,576, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Sacred Heart University stands at $26,006.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Sacred Heart University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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