Education at Morehead State University
Morehead, KY · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Morehead State University graduates in education earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehead State University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 211 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $48,315 | $57,159 | #163 | $46,329 |
| 212 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $45,220 | $48,485 | #211 | $38,945 |
| 213 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $45,220 | $48,485 | #212 | $38,945 |
| 214 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $44,419 | $50,296 | #204 | $42,193 |
Other Majors at Morehead State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $89,399 | $70,369 | #54 of 75 |
| English Language and Literature | $54,214 | $48,292 | #35 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,758 | $49,684 | #295 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $48,340 | $48,352 | #295 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,415 | $47,081 | #282 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehead State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,193 one year after graduating and $44,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehead State University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Morehead State University ranks #214 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Morehead State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,484.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.