Shepherd University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,344
students enrolled
589
degrees and certificates a year
51%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,363
average net price a year
Tuition $6,288 in state, $15,774 out of state
$43,726
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$49,358
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 16% | 96 |
| Health professions | 16% | 94 |
| Education | 12% | 69 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 11% | 65 |
| Visual & performing arts | 5% | 30 |
AI and data programs
Shepherd University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Shepherd University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jefferson County, where the college is.
Layoff notices in Jefferson CountyWest Virginia layoff noticesWest Virginia rapid response
2
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.1%
unemployment in Jefferson County
2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$95,523
median household income
Jefferson County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1 open).
Hiring most: Apple Valley Waste (1), Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (1).
What they hire for: Finance (1), Investment (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Virginia Region 7 Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University enrolls about 2,344 students and is a public 4-year institution in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. It awards about 589 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Shepherd University?
- 51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Shepherd University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,726 six years after entry and $49,358 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Shepherd University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Shepherd University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Shepherd University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Jefferson County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Apple Valley Waste has the most openings.
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