Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West Virginia · Public · 2,344 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr). Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,906 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,753 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,107 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,000 |
| $110k and up | $15,866 |
| All families (average) | $11,363 |
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 | $62,588 | +$28,568 | clears the bar | $17,677 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $49,153 | +$15,133 | clears the bar | $21,350 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,764 | +$44,744 | clears the bar | $24,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,992 | +$14,972 | clears the bar | $19,813 | 1.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $74,218 | +$40,198 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,789 | +$17,769 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,165 | +$15,145 | clears the bar | $19,100 | 1.3 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $50,124 | +$16,104 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,344 | +$7,324 | clears the bar | $21,449 | 2.9 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,953 | +$22,933 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $83,114 | +$49,094 | clears the bar | $27,490 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $63,412 | +$29,392 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $48,122 | +$14,102 | clears the bar | $21,565 | 1.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,581 | +$4,561 | clears the bar | $18,360 | 4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $50,353 | +$16,333 | clears the bar | $19,225 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.