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The social sciences major at Shepherd University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 475 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about Shepherd University tuition and fees.
Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from Shepherd University in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Shepherd University social sciences 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Shepherd University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Political Science & Government | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 71 |
| English Language & Literature | 15 |
| History | 15 |
| Communication & Journalism | 14 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.