Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.5%
- Retention Rate
- 84.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $75,059
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $92,829 | $32,406 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $74,929 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $74,652 | $61,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $73,949 | $31,434 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $71,202 | $42,460 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $69,338 | $31,170 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $66,989 | $20,563 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $66,653 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Certificate | $62,012 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $26,191 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $58,943 | $20,800 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $58,221 | $62,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $55,348 | $25,531 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $52,107 | $18,492 |
Outcomes Overview
Sacred Heart graduates earn a median of $75,059 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 33% with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 4% of starting salaries. The 96% employment rate reflects strong career services and the university's connections to New York's finance and business sectors. Many graduates enter corporate roles at companies like General Electric and major financial firms, leveraging the school's business reputation and proximity to Manhattan. The loan repayment rate of 74% trails national averages slightly. Given the high total cost of $68,110 against solid but not strong earnings, Sacred Heart delivers an average return on investment for most students.