Liberal Arts & Humanities at Shepherd University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Shepherd University
These rankings give you a sense of how Shepherd University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #283 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #775 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #933 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Shepherd University
Graduates of Shepherd University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,498 |
| 2 years | $31,763 |
| 3 years | $38,847 |
| 4 years | $46,744 |
| 5 years | $54,880 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Shepherd University take home a median $46,744, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $29,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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