Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky · Public · 6,688 undergraduates
All 49 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr). Another 92 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,242 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,347 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,104 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,811 |
| $110k and up | $15,450 |
| All families (average) | $9,096 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $57,686 | +$22,262 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $40,839 | +$5,415 | clears the bar | $23,752 | 4.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,797 | +$6,373 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 3.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $38,132 | +$2,708 | clears the bar | $20,801 | 7.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,462 | +$37,038 | clears the bar | $18,203 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $96,691 | +$61,267 | clears the bar | $28,786 | 0.5 yrs |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Master's Degree | $58,618 | +$23,194 | clears the bar | $24,104 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,818 | +$16,394 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $50,821 | +$15,397 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $58,265 | +$22,841 | clears the bar | $21,235 | 0.9 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,800 | +$9,376 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $41,165 | +$5,741 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 4.1 yrs |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $84,705 | +$49,281 | clears the bar | $24,561 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $60,155 | +$24,731 | clears the bar | $18,800 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,269 | +$28,845 | clears the bar | $18,318 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 49 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 61% 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.