Morehead State University

Morehead, KY · Public · Visit Website

Morehead State University is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in rural Kentucky. The campus provides a close-knit community feel, fostering a supportive atmosphere among students. Known for its strong education and space science programs, the university also hosts the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, a residential high school program for gifted students.

Programs Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$36,978/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
43/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$9,838/yr
Out-of-state: $14,706/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $7,561 $30,244 12.2x
$30K – $48K $7,152 $28,608 12.9x
$48K – $75K $9,920 $39,680 9.3x
$75K – $110K $13,796 $55,184 6.7x
$110K+ $14,197 $56,788 6.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $9,838 $39,352 9.4x

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 Morehead State University

27 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 $70,523/yr High 17.6x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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72 $64,504/yr Moderate 17.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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65 $43,607/yr Very High 13.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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62 $41,360/yr Very High 12.7x
Engineering-Related Fields
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61 $62,330/yr High 13.3x
Engineering Technology, General
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60 $51,021/yr High 18.2x
Business Administration
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59 $35,943/yr High 13.4x
Business/Commerce, General
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58 $38,301/yr High 12.4x
Marketing
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53 $38,636/yr Very High 12.7x
Teacher Education
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45 $35,150/yr High 7.9x
Teacher Education
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43 $36,198/yr High 8.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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42 $30,696/yr Moderate 11.9x
Biology, General
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41 $22,572/yr High 15.1x
Management Information Systems and Services
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36 $36,766/yr Very High 8.3x
Social Work
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36 $35,300/yr Moderate 9.3x
Sociology
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36 $34,511/yr High 8.9x
Animal Health Technologies
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35 $37,794/yr Moderate 9.2x
Public Relations & Advertising
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33 $27,737/yr High 9.5x
Special Education and Teaching
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32 $36,999/yr High 9.2x
Mathematics
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32 $24,257/yr Very High 10.6x
Agriculture, General
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31 $34,670/yr High 10.2x
Music
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31 $31,088/yr High 8.1x
Psychology, General
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29 $25,789/yr High 9.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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27 $26,803/yr High 9.0x
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
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25 $28,504/yr Moderate 6.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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24 $30,055/yr Low 9.1x
Fine and Studio Arts
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23 $17,301/yr Moderate 6.6x
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