Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% less 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 314 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $49,376 | $52,971 | #245 | $37,440 |
| 315 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $49,268 | $51,947 | #269 | $37,742 |
| 316 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $49,263 | $51,819 | #273 | $39,996 |
| 317 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $49,153 | $58,151 | #124 | $33,587 |
| 318 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $49,129 | $46,761 | #381 | $25,967 |
| 319 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $49,127 | $56,868 | #145 | $34,855 |
| 320 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $48,990 | $54,322 | #209 | $33,245 |
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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,124 | $33,059 | #58 of 423 |
| Biology | — | $49,165 | — |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,587 one year after graduating and $49,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Shepherd University ranks #317 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,350.
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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.