Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd University Compares for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
All 680 colleges reporting teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $75,637 | $71,991 | #1 | $41,997 |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $73,857 | $70,297 | #2 | $36,410 |
| 3 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $73,537 | $69,992 | #3 | $58,194 |
| 4 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $69,439 | $66,092 | #6 | $39,295 |
| 5 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $69,342 | $63,097 | #10 | — |
| 6 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $67,862 | $64,591 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $67,847 | $64,576 | #8 | $35,353 |
| 8 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $67,221 | $63,980 | #9 | $37,414 |
| 9 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $66,848 | $61,486 | #19 | $57,624 |
| 10 | American University Washington, DC | $66,160 | $57,973 | #43 | $55,625 |
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| 290 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $49,025 | $46,829 | #503 | $42,471 |
| 291 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,007 | $55,627 | #83 | $44,025 |
| 292 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $48,997 | $52,740 | #193 | $46,627 |
| 293 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $48,992 | $57,960 | #44 | $46,549 |
| 294 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $48,987 | $46,793 | #506 | $46,414 |
| 295 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $48,982 | $52,565 | #201 | $38,071 |
| 296 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $48,956 | $55,569 | #84 | $41,105 |
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 |
| 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,549 one year after graduating and $48,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods?
Among 680 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods graduates, Shepherd University ranks #293 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods ($47,382), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,813.
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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.