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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
18
Average class size
37%
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
279
10-19
301
20-29
198
30-39
75
40-49
21
50-99
15
100+
1

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:

70%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
49%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $40,024. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$40,024
$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
Biomedical Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
26
48.8
71.6
94.4
117.2
140

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 45
  • Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General 14
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 11
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 51
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
  • Neuroscience 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 35
  • Business/Commerce, General 29
  • Accounting 26
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 7
  • Management Information Systems, General 6
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 19
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 19
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 18
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 41
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 32
  • Health Teacher Education 12
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 11
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
Engineering
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 18
  • Systems Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 44
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 44
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 44
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 14
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 2
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
  • Creative Writing 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 28
History
  • History, General 8
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 16
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 16
  • Legal Studies 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 140
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 28
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 22
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 10
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 28
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 50
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 29
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Social Sciences, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 22
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
  • Music, Other 2

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