by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in general business from Murray State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $37,285. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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The general business program at Murray State awarded 78 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from Murray State make a median salary of $65,188 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,070.
The general business program at Murray State awarded 89 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in general business from Murray State in 2022 were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 44 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | 32 |
| Marketing | 13 |