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 business administration.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #1,174 on College Factual's Best Schools for business administration list. It is also ranked #6 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in business administration from Shepherd University. This makes it the #776 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,766 a year. This is less than $45,741, which is the national median of all business administration majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, business administration students borrow a median amount of $32,069 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
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 75 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from Shepherd University in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% 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, 73% 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Shepherd University business administration bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Shepherd University Online Learning page.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from Shepherd University make a median salary of $62,820 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $72,329.
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of business administration master's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Shepherd University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 10 |
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