Psychology at Sacred Heart University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what Sacred Heart University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, CT.
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Studying Online at Sacred Heart University
Online coursework is an option at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 116 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #20 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #110 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1460 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Psychology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,831 |
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 3 years | $46,452 |
| 4 years | $52,667 |
| 5 years | $63,349 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $52,667, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Sacred Heart University stands at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Psychology program at Sacred Heart University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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