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 #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHU among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #28 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 28 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 3 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 16 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication sciences at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 55 |
| Master’s | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
SHU is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU report a median salary of $75,564 a year. This is higher than $72,743, the 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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All of the 55 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from SHU identified as women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. About 76% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SHU conferred 55 bachelor’s completions in speech-language pathology/pathologist recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
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 Communication Sciences | 33 |