Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Morehead State University vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 31 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Morehead State University.
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians. leads engineering & technology with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | — | $65,050★ | — | 45 |
| Artificial Intelligence.Small sample | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Engineering Design.Small sample | — | $47,998 | — | 16 |
Digital Marketing. leads business & economics with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing. | — | $57,830★ | — | 21 |
| Information Resources Management.Small sample | — | $54,707 | — | 10 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | — | $50,682 | — | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | — | $49,720 | — | 40 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | — | $47,451 | — | 33 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services.Small sample | — | $41,590 | — | 18 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. leads health with 62K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | — | $62,137★ | — | 63 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. | — | $60,550 | — | 42 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 50K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $49,734★ | — | 64 |
| Algebra and Number Theory.Small sample | — | $39,949 | — | 12 |
American Government and Politics (United States). leads social sciences & policy with 39K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Government and Politics (United States).Small sample | — | $39,268★ | — | 6 |
| Forensic Social Work. | — | $35,689 | — | 58 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | — | $35,326 | — | 37 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $35,212 | — | 44 |
Advertising. leads communications with 38K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising.Small sample | — | $37,903★ | — | 17 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | — | $36,595 | — | 20 |
English Language and Literature, General. leads humanities & arts with 36K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General.Small sample | — | $35,517★ | — | 9 |
| General Studies. | — | $35,212 | $11,656 | 138 |
| Brass Instruments. | — | $32,700 | — | 25 |
| American History (United States).Small sample | — | $30,551 | — | 14 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | — | $26,546 | — | 21 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. leads education with 36K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | — | $36,125★ | — | 40 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | — | $32,501 | — | 55 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | — | $25,967 | — | 17 |
Agriculture, General. leads agriculture & environment with 37K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General. | — | $37,163★ | — | 45 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other. | — | $35,654 | — | 21 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | — | $42,293★ | $10,170 | 62 |
| Legal Studies.Small sample | — | $28,504 | — | 17 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
