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Registered Nursing at Shepherd University

Registered Nursing at Shepherd University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 68 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Shepherd University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University

Distance learning is available at Shepherd University. Of 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 Registered Nursing graduates at Shepherd University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Shepherd University are 87% women (59) and 13% men (9).

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University

Of the 68 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Shepherd University, 87% were women (59) and 13% were men (9).

Shepherd University gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 49
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 6
Asian 4
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at Shepherd University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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