Family Practice Nursing at Sacred Heart University
If you are interested in studying Family Practice Nursing, consider the program at Sacred Heart University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 family practice nursing degrees were awarded at Sacred Heart University.
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Studying Online 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.
Family Practice Nursing Rankings at Sacred Heart University
Rankings can help you compare Sacred Heart University’s Family Practice Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 331 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 183 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 331 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Family Practice Nursing graduates at Sacred Heart University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Family Practice Nursing graduates at Sacred Heart University are 89% women (76) and 11% men (9).
Family Practice Nursing Master’s Program at Sacred Heart University
Among the 53 master’s family practice nursing degrees awarded at Sacred Heart University, 92% were women (49) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family Practice Nursing master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 25% of Family Practice Nursing master’s degree recipients at Sacred Heart University, lower than the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Family Practice Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Family Practice Nursing program at Sacred Heart University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Family Practice Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.