# Murray State University: Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Murray, KY. IPEDS 157401, CIP 15.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/quality-control-and-safety-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,418
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,705 (U.S. median for this major: $84,705 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,604)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$0

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,705 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 1.3 years |

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

## Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | $92,289 | $34,786 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Murray State University | $84,705 | $25,000 | $9,096 | 61% |

## Careers
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011): median wage not reported metro, $83,730 KY, $90,150 U.S.; U.S. jobs 18.5% 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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