General Economics at Shepherd University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, consider the program at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 general economics degrees were awarded at Shepherd University.
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Studying Online at Shepherd University
Online coursework is an option 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
Take a look at the composition of General Economics graduates at Shepherd University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Economics graduates at Shepherd University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University
Of the 4 bachelor’s general economics degrees awarded at Shepherd University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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.