by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Shepherd University - Shepherdstown highly for education, ranked #562 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 562 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 16 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 70 of 387 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 20 |
The education field at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 40 |
| Education, General | 12 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shepherd University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 266 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $44,280 a year. This is below $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, education students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
Read more about Shepherd University - Shepherdstown tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. About 92% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 20 |
