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Engineering Physics at Murray State University

If you plan to study Engineering Physics, consider the program at Murray State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 engineering physics graduations were recorded at Murray State University.

Online Class Availability at Murray State University

Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Physics Rankings at Murray State University

Use these rankings to compare Murray State University’s Engineering Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Kentucky	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 24

Earnings for Engineering Physics Graduates from Murray State University

Graduates of Murray State University’s Engineering Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,115
2 years	$47,260
4 years	$67,485

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering Physics graduates from Murray State University report median earnings of $67,485, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Physics graduates from Murray State University stands at $19,521.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Engineering Physics graduates at Murray State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Engineering Physics graduates at Murray State University are 18% women (4) and 82% men (18).

Engineering Physics Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University

Among the 22 bachelor’s engineering physics degrees awarded at Murray State University, 18% were women (4) and 82% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Engineering Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Engineering Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Engineering Physics Concentrations at Murray State University

This Engineering Physics program at Murray State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Engineering & Applied Physics	22

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Engineering Physics program at Murray State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Engineering Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.