Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Morgan State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 14th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Morgan State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,033 | $98,640 | -2% | #131 of 258 | #237 | $28,544 |
| Computer Science | — | $90,183 | -16% | #243 of 349 | #306 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $70,667 | $88,870 | +3% | #69 of 233 | #210 | $20,909 |
| Information Science/Studies | $55,711 | $83,331 | -2% | #74 of 148 | #106 | $24,404 |
| Industrial Engineering | $74,047 | $81,416 | -17% | #93 of 94 | #94 | $27,500 |
| Construction Management | $64,392 | $80,260 | -16% | #53 of 57 | #57 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,641 | $78,700 | -11% | #774 of 966 | #961 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,950 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $64,007 | +16% | #5 of 50 | #26 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,040 | $63,979 | -16% | #635 of 796 | #765 | $21,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,361 | $61,527 | -10% | #735 of 1176 | #1041 | $28,973 |
| Social Work | $39,059 | $60,082 | +16% | #43 of 420 | #246 | $31,254 |
| Architecture | $26,282 | $59,586 | -11% | #73 of 78 | #78 | $27,063 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,699 | $58,788 | +11% | #111 of 476 | #277 | $28,750 |
| Marketing | $42,763 | $56,767 | -18% | #440 of 516 | #501 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $30,813 | $56,741 | +12% | #179 of 1027 | #560 | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $55,837 | +18% | #86 of 680 | #383 | $30,604 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,254 | $55,716 | +8% | #78 of 345 | #276 | $31,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $28,091 | $55,169 | -13% | #140 of 178 | #169 | $31,000 |
| Biology | $34,635 | $53,617 | -6% | #578 of 841 | #779 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $31,470 | $52,116 | -1% | #232 of 462 | #387 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,900 | $50,791 | -20% | #507 of 565 | #556 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $28,088 | $50,700 | -10% | #133 of 187 | #177 | $28,750 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $31,331 | $49,198 | +2% | #17 of 49 | #44 | $30,750 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,845 | $46,441 | -18% | #117 of 137 | #136 | $29,625 |
| Music | — | $34,725 | -19% | #239 of 268 | #257 | $27,500 |
| Graphic Communications | $24,843 | — | — | — | — | $31,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,587 | $18,800 |
| Room | $7,245 | |
| Board | $5,510 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,438 | $37,120 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,666 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,284 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,670 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,600 |
| $110,001+ | $16,768 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Morgan State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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