by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how SHU compares to other colleges that offer general education.
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General Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SHU earn a median of $57,021 a year. This is below $72,743, the median for all majors at SHU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,960 | $50,084 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
Learn more about SHU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at SHU are White. About 87% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of general education doctoral degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of general education doctoral degree graduates at SHU are White. About 75% 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 doctoral in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general education majors at Sacred Heart University.
This general education program at SHU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 128 |
SHU conferred 128 degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.