by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about 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 compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #927 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 12 |
| College Major Best Value | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 177 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 177 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 177 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 177 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shepherd University conferred 68 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $71,847 a year. This is higher than $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,206 in student loans. This is above $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, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. Approximately 72% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Shepherd University.
This nursing program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 68 |
| Nursing Practice | 13 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown conferred 68 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown conferred 13 completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).