by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in communication & media studies at SHU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHU as a strong choice for communication & media studies, placing at #364 out of 782 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 364 of 782 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 56 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University conferred 18 master’s degrees in communication & media studies.
SHU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of communication & media studies master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies master’s degree graduates at SHU were White. Approximately 50% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SHU granted 18 master’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SHU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 70 |