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4,578
students enrolled
1,330
degrees and certificates a year
52%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,793
average net price a year
Tuition $9,518 in state, $14,386 out of state
$37,131
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,197
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 17% | 223 |
| Health professions | 13% | 168 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 13% | 167 |
| Business & management | 11% | 140 |
| Agriculture | 7% | 93 |
AI and data programs
Morehead State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Morehead State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Rowan County, where the college is.
3
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.2%
unemployment in Rowan County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$53,657
median household income
Rowan County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to finance (1 open).
Hiring most: gpac (1), Holder Construction Group (1), Insight Global (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Tenco Workforce Development Board.
- Kentucky Career Center - MoreheadMorehead · 606-783-8525 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Job fairs and events with Morehead State University
Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.
- Career workshopNov 18, 2026 · Morehead, KY
College: Morehead State University
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Common questions
- How big is Morehead State University?
- Morehead State University enrolls about 4,578 students and is a public 4-year institution in Morehead, Kentucky. It awards about 1,330 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Morehead State University?
- 52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Morehead State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,131 six years after entry and $43,197 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Morehead State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Morehead State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Morehead State University?
- 3 open professional jobs are listed in Rowan County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. gpac has the most openings.
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