All SHU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $68,092 | $27,000 |
| English | — | $55,399 | $27,000 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | $26,831 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $37,450 | $72,404 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $56,081 | $94,733 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $60,375 | $91,777 | $27,000 |
| Economics | — | $80,970 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration | $42,051 | $74,883 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $40,891 | $73,514 | $26,434 |
| Hospitality Management | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $61,998 | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $28,884 | $59,068 | $26,399 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $90,830 | $103,244 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $28,134 | $76,507 | $26,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,214 | $93,209 | $26,908 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: associate's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SHU students earn a median $75,059 ten years after starting college, more than 83% of Connecticut colleges we cover. 73% graduate within six years.
SHU majors questions
How many majors does SHU offer?
Sacred Heart University offers 44 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at SHU?
Nursing graduates from Sacred Heart University earn a median $103,244 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which SHU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $54,183 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Sacred Heart University overview