Is Morehead State University worth it?
Morehead State University is a public, four-year institution in Morehead, Kentucky (small town). It awarded 1,282 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, registered nursing and medical radiologic technology therapist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,904
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,224
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,197
Average net price
$9,793
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
1,282
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,578
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $30,055 | $43,422 | 137 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,523 | $85,740 | 102 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $64,504 | $76,850 | 79 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $36,198 | $37,275 | 77 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $34,670 | $45,255 | 75 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $36,999 | $39,777 | 63 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $35,300 | $45,201 | 61 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $70,369 | $89,399 | 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,696 | $45,877 | 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,929 | $75,065 | 60 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,943 | $55,282 | 60 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $43,607 | $50,125 | 57 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $49,684 | $53,758 | 52 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $22,572 | $65,624 | 49 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,511 | $50,331 | 49 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 70 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
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Sources: federal figures for Morehead State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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