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. Also, learn how Shepherd University ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #699 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #7 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 699 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,587 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Shepherd University paid an average of $788 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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The liberal arts program at Shepherd University awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Shepherd University does not offer an online option for its liberal 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 liberal arts majors at Shepherd University.
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