Murray State University

Murray, KY murraystate.edu 6,646 students

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

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Earnings

$40,643

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

47/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$9,708

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $19,452/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Murray State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 31% of students receive Pell Grants; 37% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$5,594	$22,376
$30K – $48K	$5,703	$22,812
$48K – $75K	$9,616	$38,464
$75K – $110K	$13,423	$53,692
$110K+	$14,282	$57,128
Sticker price (no aid)	$9,708	$38,832

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Murray State University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$68,608/yr	High	18.1x
Information Science Information Science/Studies Compare across schools →	72	$43,178/yr	Very High	21.9x
Quality Control & Safety Technology Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	71	$66,418/yr	High	21.1x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	66	$43,320/yr	Very High	13.7x
Computer Science Compare across schools →	65	$36,938/yr	Very High	21.6x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	60	$42,322/yr	Very High	11.9x
Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	59	$58,970/yr	High	17.4x
Electromechanical Technology Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	57	$79,974/yr	Moderate	19.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools →	56	$48,334/yr	High	11.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →	56	$45,042/yr	Very High	12.2x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	55	$40,804/yr	High	9.5x
Engineering Physics Compare across schools →	54	$58,025/yr	Very High	13.9x
Business Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools →	54	$37,285/yr	High	11.2x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	54	$32,041/yr	Moderate	12.9x
Drafting & Design Technology Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	46	$53,085/yr	High	11.5x
Public Health Compare across schools →	46	$38,753/yr	High	9.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	45	$38,054/yr	High	10.4x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	45	$36,871/yr	High	9.2x
Music Compare across schools →	39	$34,098/yr	High	10.9x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	38	$25,914/yr	High	13.1x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	36	$28,041/yr	High	10.5x
History Compare across schools →	35	$27,831/yr	High	6.2x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools →	33	$23,674/yr	High	9.7x
Social Work Compare across schools →	32	$31,692/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	31	$34,304/yr	Low	10.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →	30	$36,197/yr	High	9.1x
Veterinary Technology Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	29	$33,536/yr	Moderate	8.0x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	27	$25,543/yr	Very High	10.0x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	27	$21,715/yr	Moderate	8.6x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →	23	$28,751/yr	High	6.4x