Education at Shepherd University
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Studying Online at Shepherd University
Online coursework is an option at Shepherd University. Among 3,339 students, 461 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 16 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #8 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #493 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #535 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Shepherd University
Students who complete Shepherd University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,262 |
| 2 years | $39,325 |
| 3 years | $42,070 |
| 4 years | $44,280 |
| 5 years | $49,393 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Shepherd University earn a median of $44,280, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Shepherd University stands at $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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