Nursing at Shepherd University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Online Class Availability at Shepherd University
Many students take online classes 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.
Nursing Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #277 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #927 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #12 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #177 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #277 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #878 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #927 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Shepherd University
Students who complete Shepherd University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (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? At the four-year mark, Nursing 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
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $27,206.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Shepherd University
This Nursing program at Shepherd University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 68 |
| Nursing Practice | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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