Public 📍 Murray, Kentucky 👥 6,688 students

Murray State University

#16 in Kentucky
Good ROI
⏱ 3.4 years to break even
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80 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$44,737
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$20,500
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$9,900
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$9,096
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
61%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
86%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$44,737
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$5,945
$20,500 (median debt) ÷ $5,945 (annual premium) = 3.4 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$44,737
Student Debt
$20,500
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Kentucky

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 Berea College
Berea
 High ROI 0.8 yrs $43,150 $3,591
2 Centre College
Danville
 High ROI 1 yrs $66,240 $27,000
3 Bellarmine University
Louisville
 High ROI 1.1 yrs $62,069 $25,000
4 Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville
 High ROI 1.1 yrs $61,480 $24,166
5 University of Kentucky
Lexington
 High ROI 1.1 yrs $59,025 $22,500
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.