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Every nursing school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the nursing program at Shepherd University stacks up to those at other schools.

Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and has a total student population of 3,159. In 2021, 56 nursing majors received their bachelor's degree from Shepherd University.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nursing section at the bottom of this page.

Shepherd University Nursing Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Doctorate Degree in Nursing

Online Classes Are Available at Shepherd University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Shepherd University does offer online courses in nursing for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

Shepherd University Nursing Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the nursing progam at Shepherd University compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The nursing major at Shepherd University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nursing. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 104
Best Value Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools 124
Most Popular Online Nursing Schools 132
Most Focused Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools 216
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Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 230
Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools 275
Most Focused Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools 275
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 305
Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools 326
Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools 330
Most Focused Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 418
Best Nursing Schools 468
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Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 641
Most Focused Nursing Schools 899
Best Value Nursing Schools 905
Most Popular Nursing Schools 1,179
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Earnings of Shepherd University Nursing Graduates

The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shepherd University is $61,704. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.

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Nursing Student Demographics at Shepherd University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Shepherd University.

Shepherd University Nursing Bachelor’s Program

89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 56 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Shepherd University in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.

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About 82% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in nursing at Shepherd University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Shepherd University with a bachelor's in nursing.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 46
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Shepherd University also has a doctoral program available in nursing. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Nursing

The following nursing concentations are available at Shepherd University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Shepherd University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Registered Nursing 56
Nursing Practice 3

Careers That Nursing Grads May Go Into

A degree in nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WV, the home state for Shepherd University.

Occupation Jobs in WV Average Salary in WV
Registered Nurses 19,930 $61,780
Medical and Health Services Managers 1,610 $110,130
Nurse Practitioners 1,080 $100,690
Nursing Instructors and Professors 400 $58,530
Nurse Midwives 30 $113,720

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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