| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Shaw University offers 25 degree programs through Bachelor's, Master's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 38 and the Kinesiology and Exercise Science Bachelor program has the second most completers of 18 students.
The Business Administration, Management and Operations program has the highest salary ($37,072) after graduation and the Social Work program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $35,008 average salary.
A total of 159 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Shaw. 141 students completed bachelor's programs and 18 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Shaw. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Bachelor's | 20 | 3 | 141 | 57 | 84 |
| Master's | 5 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Shaw University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Business Administration, Management and Operations program has the highest salary ($37,072) after graduation and the Social Work program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $35,008 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,072 | $3,089 | $28,672 | $304 |
| Social Work | $35,008 | $2,917 | $29,836 | $316 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $28,828 | $2,402 | $37,484 | $397 |
| Communication | $26,669 | $2,222 | $40,500 | $429 |
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $31,328 | $2,611 | $82,000 | $933 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Shaw University.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 38 and the Kinesiology and Exercise Science Bachelor program has the second most completers of 18 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Psychology | 10 | - | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Social Work | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Computer Science | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Sociology | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Accounting | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (other) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | - | 5 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations (other) | 1 | - | 1 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Education (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion/Religious Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Divinity/Ministry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Theology and Religious Vocations (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 38ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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