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, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU as a strong choice for allied health professions, placing at #85 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 85 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 10 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 48 |
Here is each degree level offered in allied health professions at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 86 |
| Associate’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 86 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $68,967 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHU, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $22,812 in student loans. This is below $25,811, the typical median for all majors at SHU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Learn more about SHU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Roughly 84% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SHU conferred 86 bachelor’s degrees in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, other in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 15 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 67% 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 associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHU granted 15 associate’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 37 |
