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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #556 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 535 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 556 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
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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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of communication & journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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, 71% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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 communication & journalism majors at Shepherd University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 71 |
| Social Sciences | 32 |
| English Language & Literature | 15 |
| History | 15 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 5 |
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