Shepherd University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,358
in 2021+23% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 23% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 9% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 41% | $5,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $6,125 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 38% | $6,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38% | $5,938 |
| 2008 | $40,200 | — | 32% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 38% | $7,244 |
| 2010 | $40,200 | $10,392 | 40% | $8,008 |
| 2011 | — | $10,650 | 41% | $8,250 |
| 2012 | $38,500 | $11,043 | 46% | $8,750 |
| 2013 | $37,600 | $12,354 | 43% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $38,800 | $9,824 | 38% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $39,700 | $10,178 | 40% | $12,505 |
| 2016 | — | $10,179 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $10,939 | 46% | $14,190 |
| 2018 | — | $9,908 | 42% | $15,000 |
| 2019 | — | $9,861 | 48% | $13,886 |
| 2020 | — | $11,021 | 49% | $14,168 |
| 2021 | $49,358 | $10,983 | 46% | $14,297 |
| 2022 | — | $8,483 | 44% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,400 | 48% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,391 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,363 | 51% | — |