# Morehead State University: Marketing (bachelor's)

Morehead, KY. IPEDS 157386, CIP 52.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/marketing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,636
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,206 (U.S. median for this major: $66,808 across 497 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,900 (U.S. median $24,214)
- Rank in KY: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (7 colleges, $60,222): -$19,016
- Versus the U.S. median: -$25,602

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,206 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 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 5.0 years |
| 75-110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 8.5 years |

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

## Marketing at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $70,776 | $24,225 | $18,851 | 71% |
| University of Louisville | $68,074 | $21,384 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $67,018 | $22,387 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Western Kentucky University | $60,222 | $23,250 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Murray State University | $56,780 | $21,997 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $53,559 | $25,189 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Morehead State University | $41,206 | $25,900 | $9,793 | 52% |

## Careers
- Marketing specialist (SOC 13-1160): median wage not reported metro, $61,480 KY, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage not reported metro, $128,650 KY, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Web and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255): median wage not reported metro, $77,000 KY, $104,000 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6% 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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