Is Shaw University worth it?
Shaw University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Raleigh, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 173 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, divinity and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,963
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,468
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,409
Average net price
$16,512
Completion rate
22%
Completions (2024)
173
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
875
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $34,652 | $47,401 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $25,649 | $43,299 | 21 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $31,138 | $46,981 | 21 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's | $32,241 | N/A | 16 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $18,987 | $44,010 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $28,545 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Post-baccalaureate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Divinity/Ministry | Master's | 21 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | Master's | 15 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 6 |
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Sources: federal figures for Shaw University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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