Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in health services/allied health/health sciences earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
All 156 colleges reporting health services/allied health/health 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 | Touro University New York, NY | $135,742 | $129,198 | #1 | $98,520 |
| 2 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $115,095 | $123,476 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $107,695 | $107,050 | #3 | $35,637 |
| 4 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $85,809 | $78,926 | #13 | $71,275 |
| 5 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $84,658 | $86,098 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $83,812 | $85,238 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $83,194 | $84,609 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $82,911 | $75,444 | #17 | — |
| 9 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $82,727 | $88,052 | #5 | — |
| 10 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $82,533 | $93,452 | #4 | $19,370 |
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| 84 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $58,396 | $53,137 | #115 | $34,053 |
| 85 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $57,524 | $58,485 | #80 | $31,061 |
| 86 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $57,271 | $64,848 | #51 | $42,045 |
| 87 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $56,953 | $67,379 | #38 | $39,351 |
| 88 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $56,452 | $60,086 | #66 | $34,073 |
| 89 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $56,203 | $57,159 | #88 | $42,607 |
| 90 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $56,148 | $59,762 | #71 | $27,531 |
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 |
| 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 health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,351 one year after graduating and $56,953 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for health services/allied health/health sciences?
Among 156 colleges reporting earnings for health services/allied health/health sciences graduates, Shepherd University ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health services/allied health/health sciences at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for health services/allied health/health sciences ($61,296), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.