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How strong are the academics at Morehead State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
40%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Morehead State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
259
10-19
225
20-29
222
30-39
76
40-49
42
50-99
10

Honors Programs

Morehead State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Morehead State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Morehead State University:

65%
First-year retention rate
40%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $41,623. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$41,623
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Morehead State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

General Studies
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
27.6
47.28
66.96
86.64
106.32
126

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 37
  • Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General 13
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 12
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 35
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
  • Neuroscience 3
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Accounting 37
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Business/Commerce, General 27
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 20
  • Finance, General 13
  • Management Information Systems, General 8
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 13
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 17
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 43
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 19
  • Health Teacher Education 9
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
Engineering
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 19
  • Systems Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 44
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 44
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 44
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 12
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 1
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • Creative Writing 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 52
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 26
History
  • History, General 10
  • History, General 2
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 11
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 11
  • Legal Studies 11
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 3
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 3
  • Legal Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 126
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 36
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 7
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 36
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 46
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 34
  • Social Sciences, General 8
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 23
  • Music, General 12
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Music, Other 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
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