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. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #937 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $61,704. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,206 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Shepherd University is $301 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Shepherd University.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Shepherd University in 2021, 11% were men and 89% were 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, 82% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 21 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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