History at Shepherd University
If you plan to study History, consider the program at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Online Class Availability at Shepherd University
Many students take online classes at Shepherd University. Of 3,339 students, 461 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Shepherd University
These rankings give you a sense of how Shepherd University’s History program against peer institutions.
Earnings for History Graduates from Shepherd University
Students who complete Shepherd University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,649 |
| 2 years | $21,964 |
| 3 years | $27,494 |
| 4 years | $34,069 |
| 5 years | $48,786 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Shepherd University take home a median $34,069, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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