Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public · Visit Website

Murray State University's main campus is located in the city of Murray, in the southwestern region of Kentucky. The university has a reputation for a friendly and supportive atmosphere, with a strong focus on undergraduate education and close interactions with faculty. Murray State also distinguishes itself through its regional outreach, with several extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses at various locations in Kentucky.

Programs Analyzed
30
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,643/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
47/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$9,708/yr
Out-of-state: $19,452/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 31% of students receive Pell Grants and 37% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $5,594 $22,376 18.2x
$30K – $48K $5,703 $22,812 17.8x
$48K – $75K $9,616 $38,464 10.6x
$75K – $110K $13,423 $53,692 7.6x
$110K+ $14,282 $57,128 7.1x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,708 $38,832 10.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Murray State University

30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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83 $68,608/yr High 18.1x
Information Science/Studies
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72 $43,178/yr Very High 21.9x
Quality Control
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71 $66,418/yr High 21.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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66 $43,320/yr Very High 13.7x
Computer Science
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65 $36,938/yr Very High 21.6x
Accounting and Related Services
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60 $42,322/yr Very High 11.9x
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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59 $58,970/yr High 17.4x
Electromechanical Instrumentation
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57 $79,974/yr Moderate 19.6x
Chemistry
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56 $48,334/yr High 11.4x
Marketing
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56 $45,042/yr Very High 12.2x
Business Administration
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55 $40,804/yr High 9.5x
Engineering Physics
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54 $58,025/yr Very High 13.9x
Business/Commerce, General
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54 $37,285/yr High 11.2x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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54 $32,041/yr Moderate 12.9x
Design Engineering Technologies
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46 $53,085/yr High 11.5x
Public Health
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46 $38,753/yr High 9.0x
Public Relations & Advertising
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45 $38,054/yr High 10.4x
Teacher Education
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45 $36,871/yr High 9.2x
Music
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39 $34,098/yr High 10.9x
Biology, General
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38 $25,914/yr High 13.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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36 $28,041/yr High 10.5x
History
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35 $27,831/yr High 6.2x
Research and Experimental Psychology
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33 $23,674/yr High 9.7x
Social Work
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32 $31,692/yr Moderate 9.1x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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31 $34,304/yr Low 10.4x
Special Education and Teaching
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30 $36,197/yr High 9.1x
Animal Health Technologies
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29 $33,536/yr Moderate 8.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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27 $25,543/yr Very High 10.0x
Fine and Studio Arts
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27 $21,715/yr Moderate 8.6x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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23 $28,751/yr High 6.4x
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