Is Murray State University worth it?
Murray State University is a public, four-year institution in Murray, Kentucky (small town). It awarded 2,338 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in agricultural science and related fields, business and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,962
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,487
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,737
Average net price
$9,096
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
2,338
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,688
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $36,871 | $38,132 | 151 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,608 | $72,462 | 130 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Bachelor's | $45,096 | $57,686 | 127 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $33,536 | $40,839 | 126 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,304 | $41,797 | 124 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $38,054 | $58,265 | 96 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $31,692 | $41,165 | 93 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $66,418 | $84,705 | 85 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $37,285 | $51,818 | 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $44,467 | $44,101 | 66 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $65,188 | $96,691 | 61 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Master's | $57,089 | $58,618 | 56 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $47,646 | $57,136 | 54 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $58,970 | $87,573 | 46 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $185,872 | $189,508 | 44 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 108 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Master's | 91 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Animal Health | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
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Sources: federal figures for Murray State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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