by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown is a solid choice among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #493 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Education Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 8 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 8 |
| Best Value Education Schools in West Virginia | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 56 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $44,280 a year. This is below $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, education students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
Read more about Shepherd University - Shepherdstown tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. About 92% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of education master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. Approximately 75% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Shepherd University.
This education program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 40 |
| General Education | 12 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 4 |
| Student Counseling | 4 |