by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at SHU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SHU highly for nursing, placing at #211 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 211 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 7 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 98 |
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 handed out 138 master’s degrees in nursing.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 5 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 15 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 157 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 60% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
SHU granted 70 master’s degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
SHU conferred 53 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
SHU granted 15 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Undergraduate study is also available at SHU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 212 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Nursing | 26 |