Best General Studies Schools Near Murray, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Murray, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $31,203 per year for indexed programs. Murray has a population of about 17,888. Median household income is $40,348 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $95,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Murray

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Murray, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Murray city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Murray. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Murray State University

Murray, KY 0.2 miles from Murray
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Murray

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
General and Operations Managers $79,370
Management Analysts $95,630
Human Resources Specialists $69,010
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,480
Writers and Authors $48,780
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,560
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,180
Social and Community Service Managers $76,960

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Murray at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,888 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,348 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Murray. The closest is Murray State University in Murray, KY (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hopkinsville Community College (49.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles in Kentucky are: Management Analysts ($95,630), General and Operations Managers ($79,370), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,960). Wages for Murray workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paducah instead of Murray?

Paducah, KY is 36.2 miles from Murray and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Murray an affordable place to study general studies?

Murray’s median household income of $40,348 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murray while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Murray

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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