Area Studies at Shepherd University
If you plan to study Area Studies, take a look at what Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 area studies degrees were granted at Shepherd University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University
Distance learning is available at Shepherd University. Among 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Area Studies graduates at Shepherd University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Area Studies graduates at Shepherd University are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Area Studies Master’s Program at Shepherd University
Among the 5 master’s area studies graduates at Shepherd University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at Shepherd University
The Area Studies program at Shepherd University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| U.S. & Canadian Studies | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Area Studies program at Shepherd University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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