# Morehead State University: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Morehead, KY. IPEDS 157386, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,257
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,916 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,218 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in KY: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (5 colleges, $51,771): -$3,855
- Versus the U.S. median: -$22,341

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,916 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 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 4.5 years |

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

## Mathematics at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $77,756 | $18,750 | $17,988 | 61% |
| University of Kentucky | $75,222 | $22,500 | $18,851 | 71% |
| Murray State University | $51,771 | not reported | $9,096 | 61% |
| Morehead State University | $47,916 | $24,218 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Western Kentucky University | $38,434 | not reported | $10,990 | 56% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $61,560 KY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $91,760 KY, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $126,440 KY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% 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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