Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 875 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 26 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,236 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,276 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,145 |
| $110k and up | $24,966 |
| All families (average) | $16,512 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $47,401 | +$13,342 | clears the bar | $28,672 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $43,299 | +$9,240 | clears the bar | $37,484 | 4.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $46,981 | +$12,922 | clears the bar | $29,836 | 2.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,010 | +$9,951 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $28,545 | -$5,514 | falls short | $40,500 | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $32,241 | -$1,818 | falls short | $35,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 66% of students receive Pell grants · 22% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.