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 fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 378 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 399 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 65% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,059 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Shepherd University. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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 fine arts majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.