---

Computer Information Systems at Shepherd University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Shepherd University is in Shepherdstown, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 computer information systems graduations were recorded at Shepherd University.

Online & Distance Learning at Shepherd University

Online coursework is an option at Shepherd University. Of 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Shepherd University

These rankings give you a sense of how Shepherd University’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 10
Best Value	West Virginia	#7 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#153 of 262
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#181 of 266
Best Value	Nationwide	#397 of 827
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#676 of 839

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Shepherd University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$49,620
2 years	$45,852
3 years	$53,735
4 years	$68,435
5 years	$79,302

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Shepherd University earn a median of $68,435, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Shepherd University is $21,830.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Computer Information Systems graduates at Shepherd University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Shepherd University are 19% women (4) and 81% men (17).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Shepherd University

Among the 21 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at Shepherd University, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Shepherd University, below the national average of 47%.*

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

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Shepherd University

This Computer Information Systems program at Shepherd University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	16
Information Technology	5

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Shepherd University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Information Systems majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.