MBA Program

MBA Program at Sacred Heart University

Private university ยท Fairfield, Connecticut

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA

Sacred Heart University is a private university with graduate business programs in Fairfield, Connecticut. Those programs run through the Jack Welch College of Business. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 3,818 students, alongside 7,087 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

Fairfield has 2 schools in MBA Lab's MBA programs directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.

What to ask Sacred Heart University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Sacred Heart University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Jack Welch College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Compare inside Fairfield first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionSacred Heart University
Business schoolJack Welch College of Business
Controlprivate
LocationFairfield, Connecticut
Campus settingLarge suburb
Carnegie classDoctoral university
MBA formats listed MBA
Graduate enrollment3,818
Undergraduate enrollment7,087
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Sacred Heart University

Details below come from Sacred Heart University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MBA

MBA
$985 per credit
  • Credits 33
  • Delivery In person, hybrid, or online
What that price isPer credit
Estimated degree costAbout $32,505 at the resident rate for all 33 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On length33-45 credits depending on background (33 for experienced business grads, 36 for early-career business grads, 41-45 for non-business bachelor's holders); 1-3 years depending on pace
Class scheduleFall, Spring, or Late Spring start

9 concentrations

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Marketing
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $79,156 Median of 83 graduates working one year after completion -9% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $100,796 Median of 73 graduates working four years after completion +27% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $31,434 Median across 53 borrowers entering repayment About 0.40x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 6 schools in MBA Lab's Connecticut MBA programs directory that report a figure, Sacred Heart University ranks 5th by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Sacred Heart University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Sacred Heart University's context.

Compare with other schools in Connecticut

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Sacred Heart University This page Fairfield Yes MBA $79,156
Fairfield University Fairfield (same city) Yes MBA $79,999
University of Connecticut Storrs Yes MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA $112,902
Yale University New Haven Yes MBA, Executive MBA $192,686
Quinnipiac University Hamden Yes MBA, Online MBA $77,487
University of Hartford West Hartford Yes MBA $98,958

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Sacred Heart University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an MBA path at Sacred Heart University. Check the school's official site for current formats such as online, evening, or executive options.

How much does the MBA at Sacred Heart University cost?

Sacred Heart University lists $985 per credit for the MBA. Per credit. Across all 33 credits that is roughly $32,505 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MBA at Sacred Heart University, and when does it meet?

The MBA requires 33 credits. 33-45 credits depending on background (33 for experienced business grads, 36 for early-career business grads, 41-45 for non-business bachelor's holders); 1-3 years depending on pace. Classes meet: Fall, Spring, or Late Spring start

What do graduates of Sacred Heart University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $79,156 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Sacred Heart University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $100,796. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Sacred Heart University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $31,434 for business master's graduates at Sacred Heart University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.40x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Sacred Heart University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - Sacred Heart University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is Sacred Heart University a public or private institution?

Sacred Heart University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare Sacred Heart University with other schools in Connecticut?

MBA Lab lists 6 schools in its Connecticut MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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