Computer and Information Sciences at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 355 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $74,677 | $75,947 | #343 | $48,056 |
| 356 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $74,566 | $78,621 | #319 | $55,770 |
| 357 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $74,298 | $67,606 | #398 | — |
| 358 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $74,218 | $87,804 | #223 | $57,265 |
| 359 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harrisburg, PA | $74,043 | $75,302 | #346 | $47,944 |
| 360 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $73,513 | $72,226 | #373 | $55,844 |
| 361 | Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA | $73,494 | $74,744 | #351 | $47,220 |
Other Majors at Shepherd University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,764 | $75,914 | #773 of 966 |
| Sociology | $63,412 | $33,190 | #49 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,588 | $41,766 | #684 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,953 | $39,351 | #87 of 156 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,789 | $34,287 | #27 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,353 | $23,653 | #437 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,124 | $33,059 | #58 of 423 |
| Biology | — | $49,165 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,153 | $33,587 | #317 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,992 | $46,549 | #293 of 680 |
| Social Work | $48,122 | $32,965 | #319 of 420 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,797 | $29,921 | #235 of 265 |
| Psychology | $41,344 | $31,282 | #936 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,581 | $27,186 | #524 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,265 one year after graduating and $74,218 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Shepherd University ranks #358 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.