Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,360
5th percentile (40th in KY)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Morehead State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Morehead State University graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all finance and financial management services bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Morehead State University$41,360$41,590
University of Kentucky$58,422$71,215$22,3750.38
University of Louisville$52,167$63,447$22,5000.43
Northern Kentucky University$50,457$62,699$25,2870.50
Western Kentucky University$44,355$56,321$19,5000.44
Murray State University$43,320$46,651$21,5000.50
National Median$53,590$23,3320.44

Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$13,212$58,422$22,375
University of Louisville
Louisville
$12,828$52,167$22,500
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$10,896$50,457$25,287
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$11,436$44,355$19,500
Murray State University
Murray
$9,708$43,320$21,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Morehead State University, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.