by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Shepherd University - Shepherdstown among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, coming in at #627 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 627 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 103 of 204 |
The following degree levels are available for communication & journalism at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
This communication & journalism area of study at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shepherd University awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,731 a year. This is lower than $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, communication & journalism graduates take on a median debt of $19,558 in student loans. This is lower than $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
