We'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. We've also included details on how Shepherd University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Shepherd University was ranked #451 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shepherd University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $25,289. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Shepherd University.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Shepherd University in 2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 15 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 5 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 2 |
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