Sociology at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in sociology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 46 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $63,654 | $57,963 | #92 | $38,768 |
| 47 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $63,608 | $58,506 | #88 | $36,466 |
| 48 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $63,419 | $66,868 | #15 | $33,832 |
| 49 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $63,412 | $75,020 | #5 | $33,190 |
| 50 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $63,251 | $64,327 | #26 | $31,444 |
| 51 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $63,036 | $57,359 | #98 | — |
| 52 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,626 | $57,603 | #95 | $33,675 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,190 one year after graduating and $63,412 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Shepherd University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,500.
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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.