All Shepherd University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Engineering · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,587 | $49,153 | $29,500 |
| English | $27,186 | $38,581 | $19,661 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $29,921 | $46,797 | $25,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biology | $49,165 | — | $21,937 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $75,914 | $78,764 | $27,206 |
| Health Sciences | $39,351 | $56,953 | $25,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $33,059 | $50,124 | $21,500 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $41,766 | $62,588 | $18,500 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $23,653 | $50,353 | $19,558 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,549 | $48,992 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $57,265 | $74,218 | $21,830 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Shepherd University students earn a median $49,358 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Shepherd University majors questions
How many majors does Shepherd University offer?
Shepherd University offers 33 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at Shepherd University?
Nursing graduates from Shepherd University earn a median $78,764 four years after graduating, the highest of the 14 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,206.
Which Shepherd University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $38,581 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Shepherd University overview