Education at Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · Master's Degree · about 128 graduates a year
Sacred Heart University graduates in education earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Sacred Heart University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 136 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $60,005 | $52,841 | #198 | $55,421 |
| 137 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $59,738 | $57,063 | #166 | $57,694 |
| 138 | Northcentral University San Diego, CA | $59,632 | $54,261 | #183 | $53,054 |
| 139 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $59,601 | $53,660 | #192 | $52,356 |
| 140 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $59,389 | $54,079 | #187 | $53,052 |
| 141 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $59,110 | $58,075 | #152 | $50,338 |
| 142 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS | $59,019 | $61,271 | #123 | $54,404 |
Other Majors at Sacred Heart University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $145,964 | $130,154 | #25 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $125,904 | $110,138 | #145 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $117,457 | $79,179 | #14 of 349 |
| Security Science and Technology | $113,199 | — | #7 of 34 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $109,545 | $73,808 | #26 of 159 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $100,796 | $79,156 | #342 of 861 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $80,626 | $74,212 | #32 of 211 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $80,320 | $45,377 | #20 of 115 |
| Psychology | $78,644 | $60,607 | #4 of 14 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $71,882 | $65,577 | #63 of 243 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $71,686 | $58,396 | #22 of 29 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $66,974 | $35,471 | #36 of 61 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $61,642 | $49,193 | #11 of 16 |
| Social Work | $59,036 | $53,796 | #211 of 279 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $56,485 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sacred Heart University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,356 one year after graduating and $59,601 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sacred Heart University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Sacred Heart University ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Sacred Heart University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.