June 2026
AI Index Report
Shepherd University
- West Virginia
- shepherd.edu
- AIS
- 49.4
- National rank
- #958
- State rank
- #7
- Programs
- 25
Ranks 7th in West Virginia
National Vs State Performance
How does Shepherd University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Shepherd University
National rank
#958
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Shepherd University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 959
Valley City State University49.3 - 958
Shepherd University49.4 - 960
West Liberty University49.3 - 956
William James College49.4 - 957
Monroe University49.4
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Shepherd University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Shepherd University
Home state: West Virginia
3.9%
share of voice in West Virginia, ranked #118
Strongest states
- #1West Virginia3.9%
- #2Arizona0.1%
- #3District of Columbia0.1%
- #4Delaware0.1%
- #5New York0.1%
- #6New Mexico0.1%
Top programs in WV
- #1Education15.9%
- #2Elementary Education14.3%
- #3Early Childhood Education7.9%
- #4Health Science7.9%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Shepherd University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1English Language Learning1%
- 2English Language Learning1%
- 3English Language Learning1%
- 4Education1%
- 5Education1%
- 6Education1%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is Shepherd University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Business Administration, Graduate
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #910
South Carolina State University0% - #911
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing0% - #912
Shepherd University0% - #913
University of Michigan School of Social Work0% - #914
Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice0%
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The individual prompts Shepherd University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Shepherd University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Shepherd University is mentioned
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Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Shepherd University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Shepherd University
Academic Support
45.2%
33 answers
Career Outcomes
31.5%
23 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition