by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering physics.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Engineering Physics Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in engineering physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,025 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $57,457 for all engineering physics bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Murray State. About 8% of these graduates were women and the other 92% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% 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 bachelor's in engineering physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its engineering physics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering physics majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 4 |