# Murray State University: History (bachelor's)

Murray, KY. IPEDS 157401, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,831
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,739 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in KY: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (6 colleges, $46,425): +$314
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,801

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,739 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 | $6,242 | $26,716 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 5.0 years |

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

## History at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre College | $51,094 | $27,000 | $20,781 | 81% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $48,109 | $30,375 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Murray State University | $46,739 | $25,500 | $9,096 | 61% |
| University of Kentucky | $46,111 | $20,500 | $18,851 | 71% |
| University of Louisville | $45,825 | $23,312 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $38,836 | $22,965 | $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
- 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
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported metro, $49,940 KY, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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