Morehead State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Morehead State University at a glance

• 4,578

  students enrolled

• 1,330

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,793

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,518 in state, $14,386 out of state

• $37,131

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,197

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Morehead State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Morehead State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Rowan County, where the college is.

• 6

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Rowan County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $53,657

  median household income

  Rowan County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (1 open).

Hiring most: Mountain View Pace (2), gpac (1), Insight Global (1), Regal Rexnord (1).

What they hire for: Marketing (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1), Human Resources (1). Marketing jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Tenco Workforce Development Board.

• Kentucky Career Center - MoreheadMorehead · 606-783-8525 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Job fairs and events with Morehead State University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Career workshopNov 3, 2026 · Morehead, KY

  Let\u2019s Talk: Marketing Research on Your Resume/CV

  College: Morehead State University

• Career workshopNov 18, 2026 · Morehead, KY

  LinkedIn Masterclass

  College: Morehead State University

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Common questions

How big is Morehead State University?

Morehead State University enrolls about 4,578 students and is a public 4-year institution in Morehead, Kentucky. It awards about 1,330 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Morehead State University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Morehead State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,131 six years after entry and $43,197 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Morehead State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Morehead State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Morehead State University?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Rowan County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Mountain View Pace has the most openings.