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Allied Health Professions at Sacred Heart University
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Sacred Heart University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, CT.
Online & Distance Learning at Sacred Heart University
Many students take online classes at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) studied exclusively online and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Rankings can help you compare Sacred Heart University’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 53 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #50 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1184 of 1,196 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 53 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #50 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1184 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Graduates of Sacred Heart University’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,824 |
| 2 years | $31,251 |
| 3 years | $48,321 |
| 4 years | $68,967 |
| 5 years | $73,821 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $68,967, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Sacred Heart University comes in at $22,812.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Sacred Heart University
The Allied Health Professions program at Sacred Heart University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technology | 15 |
| Physician Assistant | 37 |
| Allied Health/Treatment Professions | 86 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Sacred Heart University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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.