Murray State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,737
in 2021+18% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 18% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 3% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 39% | $4,980 |
| 1999 | — | — | 44% | $5,250 |
| 2000 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 50% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $37,800 | — | 50% | $6,077 |
| 2009 | — | — | 47% | $6,954 |
| 2010 | $37,200 | $9,358 | 50% | $8,000 |
| 2011 | — | $9,953 | 54% | $8,750 |
| 2012 | $35,500 | $7,975 | 53% | $9,250 |
| 2013 | $35,300 | $9,887 | 54% | $10,250 |
| 2014 | $35,700 | $9,600 | 53% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $37,100 | $9,817 | 52% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $9,808 | 49% | $13,000 |
| 2017 | — | $10,322 | 49% | $15,000 |
| 2018 | — | $11,497 | 49% | $16,238 |
| 2019 | — | $12,242 | 55% | $15,512 |
| 2020 | — | $11,390 | 55% | $15,500 |
| 2021 | $44,737 | $11,736 | 53% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $11,226 | 56% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,072 | 58% | — |
| 2024 | — | $9,121 | 60% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,096 | 61% | — |