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Shepherd University

WV · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
85/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$27K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Engineering Science$27K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemistry$27K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$32K$65K$89KCBUY
Accounting and Related Services$32K$65K$89KCBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$35K$62K$86KCBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$35K$62K$86KCBUY
Sociology$32K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$32K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Economics$32K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$32K$55K$74KCCAUTION
International/Globalization Studies$32K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$32K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$32K$50K$68KDCAUTION
Psychology$32K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$32K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$32K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$32K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Social Work$32K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$34K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Shepherd University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $27K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Shepherd University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Shepherd University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $27K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).