Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Murray State University
Murray, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Murray State University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Murray State University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 426 | Anderson University Anderson, IN | $41,966 | $45,022 | #409 | $35,722 |
| 427 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,900 | $44,714 | #414 | $24,851 |
| 428 | Adams State University Alamosa, CO | $41,809 | $39,100 | #460 | $39,546 |
| 429 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,797 | $47,327 | #375 | $34,304 |
| 430 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $41,796 | $44,853 | #411 | $22,144 |
| 431 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $41,705 | $46,825 | #378 | $31,794 |
| 432 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,446 | $50,287 | #314 | $36,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Murray State University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,304 one year after graduating and $41,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Murray State University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Murray State University ranks #429 by median pay four years after graduation, and #375 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Murray State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.