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How Well Is Murray State University Ranked?

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2023 Rankings

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TradeCollege.org ranked Murray State as #59 out of 1,440 colleges and universities in the country on its 2023 Best Colleges list. This lands it a coveted spot in the top 5% of all colleges and universities in the country.

Murray State is also ranked #1 out of 32 schools in Kentucky.

How Much Money Do Murray State Graduates Make?

The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from Murray State make about $43,077 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate's salary of $0 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.