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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Public · General
Shepherd University is a public institution in Shepherdstown, WV. With a 96% admission rate and 1,140 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,375 students, offers 17 programs with earnings data, and has a 49% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
96%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,140
Enrollment
2,375
Completion Rate
49%
Cost of Attendance
$19,863
In-State Tuition
$8,642
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,082
Programs
17
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 17 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($20K)
Showing 17 of 17 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,914 | $81,437 | $19,863 | 3.8x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,265 | $79,302 | $19,863 | 2.9x | |
| 3 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,165 | $57,987 | $19,863 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,549 | $48,740 | $19,863 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,766 | $53,057 | $19,863 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,351 | — | $19,863 | 2.0x | |
| 7 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,287 | $50,742 | $19,863 | 1.7x | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,587 | $54,880 | $19,863 | 1.7x | |
| 9 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,190 | $56,868 | $19,863 | 1.7x | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,059 | $37,624 | $19,863 | 1.7x | |
| 11 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,965 | $54,356 | $19,863 | 1.7x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,282 | $54,041 | $19,863 | 1.6x | |
| 13 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,921 | $51,173 | $19,863 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,186 | — | $19,863 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,653 | $34,523 | $19,863 | 1.2x | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $71,328 | $19,863 | — | |
| 17 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $48,786 | $19,863 | — |