Earnings Distribution
How Murray State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | $53,881 | $56,385 | +5% |
| Asbury University | $68,133 | $68,466 | +0% |
| University of Louisville | $65,527 | $64,497 | -2% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $56,607 | $61,446 | +9% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $46,812 | $41,290 | -12% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Murray State UniversityMurray | $9,708 | $53,881 | $56,385 | — | — |
 Asbury UniversityWilmore | $33,640 | $68,133 | $68,466 | — | — |
 Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights | $10,896 | $66,621 | — | — | — |
 University of LouisvilleLouisville | $12,828 | $65,527 | $64,497 | — | — |
 University of KentuckyLexington | $13,212 | $57,665 | — | — | — |
 Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown | $42,010 | $57,378 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $60,279 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with educational administration and supervision graduates
Training and Development Managers
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Education Administrators, All Other
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 Murray State University, approximately 31% 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.