by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Shepherd University - Shepherdstown stacks up against peers offering sociology.
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Shepherd University - Shepherdstown holds a strong position among schools offering sociology. In particular, it placed #198 out of 543 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown report a median salary of $51,084 a year. This is lower than $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $20,030 in student loans. This is below $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, 33% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. Approximately 83% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Shepherd University.