Sacred Heart University

What are the graduation rates for students at Sacred Heart University?

Reported outcomes show a 68% four-year graduation rate and a 73% six-year graduation rate for Sacred Heart University. These measures track defined entering groups of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student.

The institution's reported first-year retention rate is 83%, indicating the share of a measured entering group that continued into the next fall. Four-year and six-year graduation figures can refer to different entering cohorts, so they should not be read as a precise account of what happened to one class between its fourth and sixth years. Students comparing programs should also ask about course sequencing, clinical placements, and whether required classes are offered often enough to support their intended timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Sacred Heart University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings one year after completion for certain Sacred Heart University programs. These figures concern graduates with qualifying earnings records in the measured federally aided population; they are not starting-salary offers or predictions for everyone who completes a degree.

For example, the reported one-year median is $78,350 for registered nursing and $54,521 for general computer and information sciences. The corresponding figure for psychology is $29,831. Differences can reflect occupations, further study, hours worked, geography, and which graduates have earnings records - not simply the value of a major.

A one-year snapshot is particularly limited for students whose fields commonly involve graduate education or licensure. Prospective students should weigh it alongside program costs, likely borrowing, placement requirements, and longer-term career plans.