# Morehead State University: Accounting (bachelor's)

Morehead, KY. IPEDS 157386, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,607
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,125 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,440 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in KY: 10 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (10 colleges, $70,216): -$20,091
- Versus the U.S. median: -$24,248

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,125 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,150 | $30,674 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Accounting at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $85,777 | $23,250 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Thomas More University | $75,682 | $27,000 | $21,835 | 41% |
| University of Louisville | $74,924 | $19,374 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $71,274 | $25,000 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Transylvania University | $70,822 | $27,000 | $21,913 | 72% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $69,610 | $23,750 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Spalding University | $65,288 | $31,000 | $25,491 | 52% |
| Murray State University | $64,269 | $18,750 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $59,609 | $27,000 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Morehead State University | $50,125 | $27,440 | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage not reported metro, $75,270 KY, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage not reported metro, $130,650 KY, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage not reported metro, $81,660 KY, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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