by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown holds a strong position among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #1,189 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,847 a year. This is above $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, health professions students borrow a median amount of $26,103 in student loans. This is above $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 24% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. About 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at Shepherd University.
This health professions program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 81 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 25 |