Engineering Physics at Murray State University
Murray, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Murray State University graduates in engineering physics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Murray State University Compares for Engineering Physics
All 10 colleges reporting engineering physics 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 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $102,211 | $100,422 | #1 | $64,304 |
| 2 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $97,497 | $91,179 | #5 | $72,858 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $94,084 | $100,140 | #2 | $56,889 |
| 4 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $90,938 | $97,044 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $90,465 | $86,104 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $86,713 | $98,185 | #3 | $58,025 |
| 7 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $85,993 | $84,488 | #8 | $54,165 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $85,901 | $89,384 | #6 | $68,379 |
| 9 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $80,086 | $81,424 | #9 | $52,715 |
| 10 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $74,337 | $79,750 | #10 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Murray State University engineering physics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,025 one year after graduating and $86,713 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Murray State University rank for engineering physics?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for engineering physics graduates, Murray State University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering physics at Murray State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for engineering physics ($89,154), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,521.
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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.