Fine and Studio Arts at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts 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 Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 55 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $50,253 | $51,093 | #41 | — |
| 56 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $50,189 | $52,224 | #32 | $38,585 |
| 57 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $50,166 | $47,546 | #79 | $33,081 |
| 58 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $50,124 | $59,299 | #7 | $33,059 |
| 59 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $50,098 | $52,823 | #27 | $19,566 |
| 60 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $49,967 | $51,993 | #34 | $30,077 |
| 61 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $49,896 | $50,730 | #44 | $35,589 |
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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,218 | $57,265 | #358 of 459 |
| 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 |
| 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 fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,059 one year after graduating and $50,124 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Shepherd University ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), 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.