Murray State University
Murray, KY · Public · 6,688 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$48K
In-state tuition
$10K
Out-of-state tuition
$21K
Graduation rate
60%
Acceptance rate
86%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $22K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1133 |
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $43K |
| SAT math (median) | 530 |
| Undergraduate composition | 78% White · 6% Black · 4% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.murraystate.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $65K | $22K |
| Engineering Physics. | $59K | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $58K | $22K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $54K | $17K |
| Computer Science. | $44K | $15K |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $43K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $41K | $16K |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | $38K | $16K |
| Mathematics. | $37K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $36K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $33K | $18K |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $33K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — KY
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $14K | 72% | $13K | $64K |
| University of Louisville | $13K | 60% | $12K | $60K |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $11K | 51% | $12K | $51K |
| Western Kentucky University | $12K | 56% | $13K | $48K |
| Northern Kentucky University | $11K | 54% | $13K | $55K |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $7K | $41K |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Morehead State University | $10K | 48% | $11K | $47K |
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