Liberal Arts & Humanities at Murray State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Murray State University sits in Murray, KY.
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Studying Online at Murray State University
Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Murray State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Murray State University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #685 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #972 of 1,453 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #14 of 30 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #211 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #217 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #685 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #972 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Murray State University
Those who finish Murray State University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,376 |
| 2 years | $32,284 |
| 3 years | $32,487 |
| 4 years | $40,665 |
| 5 years | $44,106 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Murray State University take home a median $40,665, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Murray State University comes in at $28,162.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Murray State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.