Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky · Public · 4,578 undergraduates
Of 42 programs with reported earnings, 41 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,150 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,057 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,874 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,341 |
| $110k and up | $15,164 |
| All families (average) | $9,793 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,422 | +$7,998 | clears the bar | $21,836 | 2.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,877 | +$10,453 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $85,740 | +$50,316 | clears the bar | $25,487 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,065 | +$39,641 | clears the bar | $21,625 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $37,275 | +$1,851 | clears the bar | $23,124 | 12.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,624 | +$30,200 | clears the bar | $18,788 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $45,201 | +$9,777 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.4 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's Degree | $76,568 | +$41,144 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $50,331 | +$14,907 | clears the bar | $23,373 | 1.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $39,777 | +$4,353 | clears the bar | $25,375 | 5.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,874 | +$10,450 | clears the bar | $22,560 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $89,399 | +$53,975 | clears the bar | $26,654 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $67,127 | +$31,703 | clears the bar | $23,326 | 0.7 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $48,340 | +$12,916 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,125 | +$14,701 | clears the bar | $22,782 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 42 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.