Health Sciences & Services at Shepherd University
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 health sciences & services degrees were granted at Shepherd University.
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Studying Online at Shepherd University
Online coursework is an option at Shepherd University. Of 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s Health Sciences & Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #201 of 471 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 478 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Shepherd University are 48% women (12) and 52% men (13).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University
Of the 25 bachelor’s health sciences & services graduates at Shepherd University, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 40% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Shepherd University
This Health Sciences & Services program at Shepherd University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health & Wellness | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Shepherd University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.