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 #808 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #9 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $31,498. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,253 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Shepherd University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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