Health Professions at Shepherd University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Shepherd University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 33 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #24 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #190 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #296 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1008 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1189 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Shepherd University
Those who finish Shepherd University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,704 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $65,982 |
| 4 years | $71,847 |
| 5 years | $81,437 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Shepherd University report median earnings of $71,847, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Shepherd University stands at $26,103.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Shepherd University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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