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Social Work at Shepherd University

If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 social work degrees were awarded at Shepherd University.

Online Class Availability 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.

Social Work Rankings at Shepherd University

Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#2 of 5
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 132
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#87 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#205 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#484 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Shepherd University

Graduates of Shepherd University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,183
2 years	$33,565
4 years	$45,931
5 years	$54,356

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Shepherd University report median earnings of $45,931, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $27,722.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Shepherd University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Shepherd University are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University

Of the 13 bachelor’s social work graduates at Shepherd University, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 15% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

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

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Shepherd University

The Social Work program at Shepherd University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	13

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

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.