Is Shenandoah University worth it?
Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Winchester, Virginia (small city). It awarded 1,289 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in physician associate, pharmacy and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$47,589
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,784
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,433
Average net price
$30,298
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
1,289
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
2,116
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $120,473 | $136,637 | 134 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $100,464 | $112,829 | 101 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $81,678 | $91,096 | 100 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $68,100 | $72,233 | 89 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $79,676 | $87,908 | 86 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $67,346 | $91,996 | 50 |
| Education, General | Master's | $65,767 | $68,709 | 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,499 | $66,673 | 38 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $17,818 | $40,457 | 31 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $37,676 | $64,373 | 25 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,531 | $58,144 | 23 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $51,601 | N/A | 21 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $46,816 | $63,290 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $124,681 | N/A | 21 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $24,058 | $54,490 | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Management Science | Master's | 101 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Doctoral professional practice | 74 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 70 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 56 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 52 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 40% | 5,897 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 3,259 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 1,757 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 639 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 3% | 407 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 381 |
| Finance and Insurance | 2% | 276 |
| Public Administration | 2% | 258 |
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Sources: federal figures for Shenandoah University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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