Liberal Arts General Studies at Sacred Heart University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, 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, 33 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Sacred Heart University.
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Studying Online at Sacred Heart University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Sacred Heart University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sacred Heart University’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 69 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #13 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #69 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1491 of 1,495 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 69 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #13 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #69 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1491 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,637 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 5 years | $60,911 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Sacred Heart University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Sacred Heart University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Sacred Heart University are 42% women (14) and 58% men (19).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Sacred Heart University
Among the 3 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Sacred Heart University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, below the national average of 49%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Sacred Heart University
Among the 30 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Sacred Heart University, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Sacred Heart University
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Sacred Heart University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Sacred Heart University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.