McMurry University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

McMurry University at a glance

• 1,176

  students enrolled

• 208

  degrees and certificates a year

• 44%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,581

  average net price a year

  Tuition $30,922

• $38,647

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,779

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

McMurry 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 McMurry University

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

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• 134

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Taylor County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $66,406

  median household income

  Taylor County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, visual & performing arts, which lead to finance (6 open), sales (15 open), operations (50 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Oracle (36), ABM Industries (5), Hardin-Simmons University (5), Kiewit Infrastructure South (5), Great Lakes Cheese (4), PCL Construction (4), Vertiv Holdings (4), Crusoe (3).

What they hire for: Operations (50), Engineering (18), Sales (15), Human Resources (7), Finance (6), Executive Leadership (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

• Workforce Solutions West Central - AbileneAbilene · 325-795-4200 · Mon-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is McMurry University?

McMurry University enrolls about 1,176 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Abilene, Texas. It awards about 208 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?

44% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do McMurry University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,647 six years after entry and $48,779 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does McMurry University offer AI or data science degrees?

McMurry 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 McMurry University?

134 open professional jobs are listed in Taylor County, 17 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Oracle has the most openings.