Morehead State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$43,197
in 2021+26% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 26% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 15% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 17 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 34% | $3,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 36% | $3,217 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35% | $3,220 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37% | $3,287 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38% | $3,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39% | $3,646 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33% | $3,843 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36% | $4,401 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38% | $5,170 |
| 2008 | $34,400 | — | 35% | $5,357 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35% | $5,983 |
| 2010 | $33,400 | $8,535 | 35% | $7,360 |
| 2011 | — | $9,047 | 32% | $8,462 |
| 2012 | $31,800 | $9,191 | 36% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $30,900 | $9,831 | 39% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $31,400 | $10,439 | 40% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $33,100 | $10,830 | 43% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | — | $11,870 | 40% | $13,887 |
| 2017 | — | $11,308 | 45% | $15,214 |
| 2018 | — | $12,179 | 42% | $16,948 |
| 2019 | — | $12,759 | 45% | $16,499 |
| 2020 | — | $12,421 | 46% | $15,412 |
| 2021 | $43,197 | $12,096 | 43% | $14,705 |
| 2022 | — | $10,738 | 45% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,012 | 47% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,089 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,793 | 52% | — |