All Morehead State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 9
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $22,572 | $65,624 | $19,250 |
| Physics | — | $62,865 | $27,736 |
| Mathematics | $24,257 | $47,916 | $24,218 |
| Agriculture | $34,670 | $45,255 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $36,766 | $59,145 | — |
| Business Administration | $35,943 | $55,282 | $25,558 |
| Business | $38,301 | $50,191 | $25,903 |
| Accounting | $43,607 | $50,125 | $27,440 |
| Marketing | $38,636 | $41,206 | $25,900 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Finance | $41,360 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $30,055 | $43,422 | $28,902 |
| English | — | $35,895 | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | $62,330 | $85,181 | $22,580 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $51,021 | $76,568 | $28,396 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,523 | $85,740 | $29,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $64,504 | $76,850 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,696 | $45,877 | $25,946 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | $37,794 | $38,347 | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $31,088 | $40,768 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | $17,301 | $32,257 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $35,150 | $47,242 | $29,225 |
| Special Education | $36,999 | $39,777 | $26,878 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,198 | $37,275 | $25,292 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $27,737 | $46,667 | $24,000 |
| Communications | $26,803 | $44,149 | $24,857 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $51,805 | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Morehead State University students earn a median $43,197 ten years after starting college, more than 35% of Kentucky colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
Morehead State University majors questions
How many majors does Morehead State University offer?
Morehead State University offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at Morehead State University?
Nursing graduates from Morehead State University earn a median $85,740 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,000.
Which Morehead State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,257 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Morehead State University overview