Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Shepherds College is Culinary Arts and Related Services (other) and the 2024 tuition and fees is $157,200. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Culinary Arts and Related Services (other) programs ($43,463). The length of the program is 2,700 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 26 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Shepherds College.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Culinary Arts and Related Services (other) $157,200$4002,700 Hours26 Months $43,463
2Information Technology $157,200$1,3002,700 Hours26 Months $25,509
3Horticultural Science $157,200$4002,700 Hours26 Months $157,200

Important Academic Statistics

Total 86 students attended Shepherds College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 18 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 80 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Shepherds College is 83% and transfer-out rate is 2%. The retention rate is 77% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population86
Graduation Rate83%
Number of Faculty20
Student to Faculty Ratio5 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Shepherds College is $157,200 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
76% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,872 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$157,200
Books & Supplies$400
On-Campus Room & Board$28,943
On-Campus Expenses$1,275
Off-Campus Room & Board$28,943
Off-Campus Expenses$1,275
Average Financial Amount$22,872

Offered Certificate Programs

Shepherds College offers 3 career programs for 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 31 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
4 Years Certificate3031
Total3031

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Shepherds College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 31 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 12 completers
Horticultural Science12
Computer and Information Sciences 9 completers
Information Technology9
Personal and Culinary Services 10 completers
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)10
Total31

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 86 students have enrolled into Shepherds College. By gender, 41 male and 45 female students are attending the school.
There are 67 White (77.91%), 2 Black/African American (2.33%), 5 Hispanic (5.81%), 6 Asian (6.98%), and 11 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total864145
American Indian/Native American000
Asian633
Black/African American211
Hispanic523
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White673235
Two More523
Un-Known110
Non-resident Alien000

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