Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Sacred Heart ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 425 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 393 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 365 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Sacred Heart. This makes it the #74 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 97 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #249 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sacred Heart Health Professions Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Sacred Heart University.
Sacred Heart Health Professions Associate’s Program
Of the 92 students who graduated with a Associate’s in health professions from Sacred Heart in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a associate's in health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
1
Black or African American
12
Hispanic or Latino
20
White
53
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
6
Sacred Heart Health Professions Bachelor’s Program
The health professions program at Sacred Heart awarded 425 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
7
Black or African American
20
Hispanic or Latino
30
White
328
Non-Resident Aliens
1
Other Races
39
Sacred Heart Health Professions Master’s Program
Of the 365 health professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Sacred Heart, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sacred Heart University with a master's in health professions.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
15
Black or African American
19
Hispanic or Latino
27
White
227
Non-Resident Aliens
25
Other Races
52
Health Professions Majors
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.