by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Shepherd University - Shepherdstown highly for social sciences, coming in at #390 out of 767 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 390 of 767 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 2 of 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 63 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
This social sciences field at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 11 |
| Economics | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shepherd University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Shepherd University - Shepherdstown earn a median of $51,084 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, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,030 in student loans. This is lower than $23,326, the typical median for all majors at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,790 | $15,774 |
| Fees | $2,354 | $3,308 |
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Among recent graduates, 41% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Shepherd University - Shepherdstown are White. About 63% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
