Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Ship)

200 Sterling Ave, Sharon, PA

Ship is a public institution that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately eight thousand students are enrolled per year at Ship.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Very common exam scores among students admitted to Ship are within the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 1300 to 1580 on the SAT. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, with 32 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at ship.edu.

Tuition & fees at Ship vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,400 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Ship through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.ship.edu/ to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).