by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #604 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 593 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 604 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $49,165. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Shepherd University paid an average of $788 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,288 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,308 | $11,308 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,566 | $2,566 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Shepherd University in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Shepherd University.
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