by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Sacred Heart ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Sacred Heart was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sacred Heart University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in economics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sacred Heart is $49,251. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sacred Heart, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Sacred Heart University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Sacred Heart. About 16% of these graduates were women and the other 84% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Sacred Heart are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 15 |
| Sociology | 6 |
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