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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #748 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $33,675. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,637 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Shepherd University.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Shepherd University in 2021, 14% were men and 86% 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, 77% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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