by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Shepherd University - Shepherdstown as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #1,011 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,011 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 4 of 25 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 219 of 550 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Shepherd University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 141 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 620 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $71,847 a year. This is higher than $51,887, the median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, nursing students accumulate a median of $27,206 in student loans. This is above $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, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown were White. Approximately 72% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown awarded 68 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
Graduate study is also available at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
