by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU highly for nursing, placing at #204 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 204 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 7 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 18 of 96 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Associate’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 138 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University conferred 212 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at SHU report a median salary of $93,257 a year. This is above $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,200 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 81% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
SHU awarded 212 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 26 associate’s degrees in nursing.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region | 17 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 228 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at SHU were Black or African American. Approximately 35% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SHU conferred 26 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (35%).
Graduate study is also available at SHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 138 |
