by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Murray State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #9 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Murray State University among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, placing at #834 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 834 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Kentucky | 13 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 167 of 420 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Associate’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University earn a median of $40,665 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, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $28,162 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Learn more about Murray State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 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 bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray State University granted 111 bachelor’s degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University conferred 12 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Murray State University is in the top 15% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. About 67% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Murray State University awarded 12 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
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