STEM & Research

The STEM & Research Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the IT/Engineering/Research/Tech industries.  Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.  

How Volunteering for a Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip Cultivates Essential Skills Employers are Seeking

“Your peers are currently sitting on a beach in Florida, and yet here you are, in Bear Creek, North Carolina, spending your spring break building a house and building hope”- this statement was reiterated over the course of the week …

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7 Reasons to Study a STEM Degree in 2024

By Dee Lawlor

Choosing what to study in university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make! It is especially stressful if you are not entirely sure what you want to do.

STEM as an area covers a wide …

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Career & Professional Development
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STEM Careers

By Christina Payne

Interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Click for information about opportunities for education.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs open the door to many different careers, including opportunities in …

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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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What Can I Do With This Major?

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