by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SHU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHU highly for social sciences, ranked #409 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 409 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Connecticut | 12 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 49 of 75 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
The social sciences field at SHU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 43 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
SHU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at SHU report a median salary of $84,096 a year. This is above $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SHU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 71% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
