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Accounting at Shepherd University

If you are interested in studying Accounting, take a look at what Shepherd University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 accounting degrees were granted at Shepherd University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University

Distance learning is available at Shepherd University. Among 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Accounting Rankings at Shepherd University

Rankings can help you compare Shepherd University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#3 of 6
Best Value	West Virginia	#5 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#125 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#127 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#501 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#740 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from Shepherd University

Graduates of Shepherd University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$44,933
4 years	$54,656
5 years	$71,328

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Accounting graduates from Shepherd University take home a median $54,656, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Accounting graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Accounting graduates at Shepherd University are 29% women (4) and 71% men (10).

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University

Among the 14 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at Shepherd University, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 14% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at Shepherd University

The Accounting program at Shepherd University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	14

Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Those who complete Accounting program at Shepherd University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.