Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut · Private, nonprofit · 7,087 undergraduates
All 39 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Connecticut high-school graduate (about $37,707/yr). Another 76 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $38,691 |
| $30k to $48k | $40,517 |
| $48k to $75k | $41,647 |
| $75k to $110k | $46,348 |
| $110k and up | $48,217 |
| All families (average) | $46,174 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $125,904 | +$88,197 | clears the bar | $32,406 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $103,244 | +$65,537 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,036 | +$21,329 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $74,883 | +$37,176 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $59,601 | +$21,894 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $94,733 | +$57,026 | clears the bar | $25,531 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $93,380 | +$55,673 | clears the bar | $20,563 | 0.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,514 | +$35,807 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $76,507 | +$38,800 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $91,777 | +$54,070 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,068 | +$21,361 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $72,404 | +$34,697 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $100,796 | +$63,089 | clears the bar | $31,434 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $103,998 | +$66,291 | clears the bar | $31,170 | 0.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $80,626 | +$42,919 | clears the bar | $42,460 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.