Psychology at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in psychology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 933 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $41,393 | $46,985 | #735 | $30,538 |
| 934 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $41,384 | $46,859 | #748 | $28,273 |
| 935 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $41,357 | $42,813 | #944 | $30,688 |
| 936 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $41,344 | $48,912 | #610 | $31,282 |
| 937 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $41,303 | $45,119 | #854 | $28,705 |
| 938 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $41,266 | $42,719 | #945 | $25,492 |
| 939 | Concord University Athens, WV | $41,259 | $48,812 | #617 | $20,993 |
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 | — |
| 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 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,581 | $27,186 | #524 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,282 one year after graduating and $41,344 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Shepherd University ranks #936 by median pay four years after graduation, and #610 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,449.
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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.