General Studies at Shepherd University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Shepherd University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 general studies degrees were awarded at Shepherd University.
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Online Class Availability 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
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Studies graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Studies graduates at Shepherd University are 67% women (39) and 33% men (19).
General Studies Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University
Among the 58 bachelor’s general studies degrees awarded at Shepherd University, 67% were women (39) and 33% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the General Studies program at Shepherd University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Studies graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.