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. Also, learn how Shepherd University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 280 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 309 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,549 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $39,095 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Shepherd University is $407 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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The grade specific ed program at Shepherd University awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going 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, 89% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed 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 grade specific ed majors at Shepherd University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 15 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 11 |
| Student Counseling | 11 |
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