Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS
Total Programs
57
Online Programs
3
Salary after Completing
$25,100 - $58,300
Offered Degrees at Shepherd
Shepherd University is categorized by Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Shepherd University offers 57 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38 | 1 |
| Master's | 7 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 6 | 0 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 3 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Shepherd Bachelor's Programs
Shepherd University offers Bachelor's degree with 38 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 13 | $27,300 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 | $41,700 |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 58 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 58 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | $25,300 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Applied Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | 31 | $26,000 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Economics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 12 | $36,600 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 16 | $25,100 |
| Music | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 93 | |
| Health and Wellness | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 68 | $58,300 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 1 | $35,900 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 7 | - |
| History | ✕ | 7 | $26,000 |
Shepherd Master's Programs
Shepherd University offers Master's degree with 7 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 20 | |
| Education | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | - | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 23 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 23 | - |
Shepherd Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Shepherd University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 12 | - |
Shepherd Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Shepherd University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 4 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | - | - |
Shepherd Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Shepherd University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 6 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
Shepherd Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Shepherd University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 1 | - |
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