by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #919 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 234 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 404 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 574 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 919 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,914 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,986 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Shepherd University is $301 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shepherd University was $788 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Shepherd University. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its nursing 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 nursing majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 23 |
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