Murray State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,786 students.
About This School
Murray State College is a public institution located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma with approximately 1,786 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,844 per year. The graduation rate is 27%, and the typical graduate earns $35,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Murray State College is a public community college in southcentral Oklahoma with the main campus located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. It is named in honor of former Oklahoma Governor William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray.
This small Oklahoma community college keeps costs genuinely manageable — median debt at graduation is just $8,886, which is well below the national average and a real advantage for students watching their finances. However, the median earnings of $35,700 a decade after enrollment suggest the credentials earned here have a modest economic ceiling, so students with four-year ambitions should treat Murray State as a transfer launching pad rather than a final destination. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, low-risk start to a college path in a tight-knit rural setting.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,786 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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