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6,688
students enrolled
2,337
degrees and certificates a year
61%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,096
average net price a year
Tuition $8,436 in state, $18,180 out of state
$38,473
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,737
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 17% | 387 |
| Education | 15% | 351 |
| Agriculture | 13% | 314 |
| Health professions | 8% | 188 |
| Engineering technologies | 6% | 140 |
AI and data programs
Murray 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 Murray State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Calloway County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.9%
unemployment in Calloway County
2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier
$51,854
median household income
Calloway County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to operations (1 open), human resources (1 open).
Hiring most: Saputo Inc./ADR (1).
What they hire for: Human Resources (1), Operations (1). Human Resources jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: West Kentucky Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights · 8,246 students
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- Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · 12,155 students
- Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond · 12,318 students
- University of LouisvilleLouisville · 14,727 students
Common questions
- How big is Murray State University?
- Murray State University enrolls about 6,688 students and is a public 4-year institution in Murray, Kentucky. It awards about 2,337 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Murray State University?
- 61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Murray State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,473 six years after entry and $44,737 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Murray State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Murray 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 Murray State University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Calloway County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Saputo Inc./ADR has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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