We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at SHU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHU highly for social work, ranked #83 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 83 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut | 4 of 9 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at SHU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 95 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sacred Heart University awarded 95 master’s degrees in social work.
SHU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 61 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 59% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SHU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 17 |