Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina. 875 undergraduates. Admits 80% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($24,439) equals 63% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($38,822). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 52% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $29,924 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $38,822 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,439 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
21 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 20 | — | $48,933 | $26,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | $36,125 | $48,405 | $30,395 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | $48,189 | — | — |
| Social Work | 5 | — | $44,931 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 8 | — | $43,549 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 | $38,878 | — | $30,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | — | $38,841 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 3 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 7 | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 9 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 36 | $58,794 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — | — |
| Religious Education | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Shaw University cost per year?
- The average net price at Shaw University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $24,242 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Shaw University graduates earn?
- Former Shaw University students earn a median of $38,822 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Shaw University?
- 20% of Shaw University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Shaw University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Shaw University is $24,439. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
