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. See how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #775 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Shepherd University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown report a median salary of $46,744 a year. This is below $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $29,500 in student loans. This is higher 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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Among recent graduates, 33% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. Roughly 74% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at Shepherd University.
The liberal arts general studies program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 58 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown awarded 58 completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).