General Health & Wellness at Shepherd University
If you are interested in studying General Health & Wellness, consider the program at Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shepherd University sits in Shepherdstown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 general health & wellness degrees were awarded at Shepherd University.
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Online Class Availability at Shepherd University
Online coursework is an option at Shepherd University. Among 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
General Health & Wellness Rankings at Shepherd University
Use these rankings to compare Shepherd University’s General Health & Wellness program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #37 of 94 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Health & Wellness graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Health & Wellness graduates at Shepherd University are 48% women (12) and 52% men (13).
General Health & Wellness Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University
Of the 25 bachelor’s general health & wellness degrees awarded at Shepherd University, 48% were women (12) and 52% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Health & Wellness 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 General Health & Wellness bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Health & Wellness Graduates
Those who complete General Health & Wellness program at Shepherd University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Health & Wellness 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.