Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Shepherd University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services 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 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 238 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $53,792 | $62,268 | #127 | — |
| 239 | Texas A & M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX | $53,685 | $54,582 | #260 | $47,207 |
| 240 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $53,673 | $62,131 | #130 | — |
| 241 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $53,606 | $63,419 | #102 | — |
| 242 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $53,481 | $51,086 | #284 | $49,673 |
| 243 | East Central University Ada, OK | $53,243 | $59,779 | #181 | $51,442 |
| 244 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $53,190 | $58,980 | #194 | $45,644 |
Other Majors at Shepherd University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,114 | $62,820 | #623 of 861 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,606 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Shepherd University ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111).
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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.