Top Ranked Programs
Shaw University's program mix is anchored in business, education, and social sciences — a portfolio aligned with the institution's historically Black university mission and regional labor-market demand. Business Administration is the largest program with 28 graduates, followed by Criminal Justice, Social Work, Kinesiology, and Psychology, General. The institution's dominant program family, Business, represents a significant share of degree output and reflects strong regional employer demand in accounting, management, and finance sectors. Median earnings four years after enrollment vary across the program portfolio. Business Administration graduates earn $47,401, while Criminal Justice graduates earn $43,299. Among the institution's highest-earning programs, Business Administration graduates earn $47,401, and Social Work graduates earn $46,981. This earnings distribution reflects the mix of applied-professional fields like business and accounting alongside social-science and education pathways, where four-year earnings may undercount lifetime trajectory for graduates who pursue advanced degrees. Shaw's program concentration in business and education aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways in the Southeast. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families connect to regional and national labor-market trends. For prospective students, exploring specific program earnings and career outcomes through the institution's program pages can help clarify which fields offer the strongest financial returns relative to individual career goals.