Social Work at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in social work earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 316 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | $48,344 | $51,864 | #270 | $37,812 |
| 317 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $48,224 | $43,912 | #402 | $41,160 |
| 318 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $48,212 | $43,901 | #403 | — |
| 319 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $48,122 | $56,931 | #87 | $32,965 |
| 320 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $48,003 | $43,711 | #404 | $38,828 |
| 321 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $47,853 | $51,066 | #298 | — |
| 322 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $47,791 | $54,247 | #173 | $35,750 |
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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,965 one year after graduating and $48,122 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Shepherd University ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,565.
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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.