Visual & Performing Arts at Shepherd University
If you are interested in studying Visual & Performing Arts, consider the program at Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.
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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.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Shepherd University
These rankings give you a sense of how Shepherd University’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 263 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #449 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #593 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Shepherd University
Those who finish Shepherd University’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,289 |
| 2 years | $31,127 |
| 3 years | $32,758 |
| 4 years | $39,392 |
| 5 years | $37,624 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Shepherd University take home a median $39,392, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $21,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at Shepherd University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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