by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #5 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts & humanities, placing at #39 out of 483 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 of 483 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level available for liberal arts & humanities at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Associate’s | 3 |
This liberal arts & humanities area of study at SHU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 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, 53% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 57% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sacred Heart University conferred 3 associate’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
SHU is not currently ranked for liberal arts & humanities at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in liberal arts & humanities from SHU identified as men.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degree graduates at SHU were White. Roughly 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |