Nursing at Murray State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.
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Studying Online at Murray State University
Online coursework is an option at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Murray State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Murray State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #583 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #888 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #583 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #888 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Murray State University
Students who complete Murray State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,148 |
| 2 years | $58,142 |
| 3 years | $55,771 |
| 4 years | $62,810 |
| 5 years | $74,353 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Murray State University take home a median $62,810, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Murray State University stands at $25,082.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Murray State University
The Nursing program at Murray State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 104 |
| Nursing Practice | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.