Shepherd University Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Shepherd University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Shepherd University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Shepherd University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Shepherd Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Biology, General | $20,000 | $26,930 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,930 | $36,440 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,250 | $30,770 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $21,500 | $54,210 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $32,380 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $25,190 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,500 | $25,660 | |
| History | $21,640 | $28,600 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,750 | $32,250 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $23,350 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $17,440 | $30,000 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $25,000 | $31,590 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $27,670 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,000 | $27,820 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,500 | $61,790 | |
| Social Work | $23,350 | $35,420 | |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $39,010 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,090 | $39,690 |
Salary Score ™ for Shepherd Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $27,030 | $42,680 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $35,420 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $39,910 |
Most Recent Reviews
My time at Shepherd University was filled with difficult courses, assignments, and professors. That is EXACTLY why I believe you should attend there. I was challenged in almost every course and developed amazing live changing relationships. There were many opportunities for me to learn, grow, and aspire for more. If you enjoy a small town feel while still being challenged academically this is the right place for you. Albeit, some of the dorms are older and the parking is minimal- the cons do not out weigh... Read More
The university as a whole was good. The environment was amazing. The small town of Shepherdstown will always be home. The shops, the shopkeepers, the local people, and the students were all incredible to surround yourself with. While those were the feelings of the overall school, the specific program was even better. I had the opportunity to work and learn within the business school. I specifically studied Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Planning. Not only did I meet incredible other... Read More