by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #47 out of 77 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, coming in at #262 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 262 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 16 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 39 of 99 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer & information sciences at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 553 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This computer & information sciences field at SHU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 537 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 37 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
SHU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #47 out of 77 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 47 |
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU report a median salary of $72,115 a year. This is below $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,908 in student loans. This is above $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
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Among recent graduates, 90% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 553 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
