Shepherd University Student Outcomes

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Shepherdstown, WV
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

44% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

46% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Shepherd University
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	20% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	39% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	46% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Shepherd University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Shepherd University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,500 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Shepherd University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$33,000 per year
after 7 years	$36,700 per year
after 8 years	$38,000 per year
after 9 years	$39,700 per year
after 10 years	$41,500 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Shepherd University students who are working and no longer in school is $41,500, which is 21% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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