by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #64 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 64 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 21 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 116 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Master’s | 8 |
This psychology area of study at SHU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 136 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 137 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at SHU report a median salary of $52,667 a year. This is lower than $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 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, 15% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU were White. Approximately 74% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SHU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 8 |
