We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public & social service at SHU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #149 out of 881 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in public & social service at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 109 |
This public & social service field at SHU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 112 |
| Public Administration | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sacred Heart University handed out 109 master’s degrees in public & social service.
SHU ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. Approximately 58% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SHU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 17 |