# Morehead State University: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Morehead, KY. IPEDS 157386, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,670
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,255 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,677

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,255 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 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 5.5 years |

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

## Agriculture at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | $51,065 | $23,656 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Morehead State University | $45,255 | $25,000 | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported metro, $67,340 KY, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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