Finance at Sacred Heart University
If you plan to study Finance, consider the program at Sacred Heart University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sacred Heart University sits in Fairfield, CT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 141 finance degrees were granted at Sacred Heart University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sacred Heart University
Online coursework is an option at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 42 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at Sacred Heart University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Sacred Heart University are 30% women (42) and 70% men (99).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Sacred Heart University
Of the 141 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 30% were women (42) and 70% were men (99).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 116 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Sacred Heart University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.