by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Murray State University compares to other colleges that offer education.
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Murray State University is a solid choice among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #970 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University awarded 149 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,917 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, education students accumulate a median of $21,550 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
Read more about Murray State University tuition and fees.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a associate’s degree in education from Murray State University were men.
The majority of education associate’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a associate’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of education master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Murray State University.
The education program at Murray State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 140 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 108 |
| Educational Administration | 75 |
| Special Education | 34 |
| Student Counseling | 17 |
| Teaching English or French | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.