Best Space Studies Schools Near Murray, KY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Murray, Kentucky has 1 accredited school offering space studies 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 space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $180,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Murray

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space 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.

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

Space Studies Wages Near Murray

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $180,910
Aerospace Engineers $126,130
Natural Sciences Managers $126,440
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,240
Engineers, All Other $99,830
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $95,830
Physical Scientists, All Other $81,260

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 space studies schools are near Murray, KY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Murray. The closest is Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN (90.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Vanderbilt University (90.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Kentucky are: Physicists ($180,910), Natural Sciences Managers ($126,440), Aerospace Engineers ($126,130). 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 space 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 space 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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Data verified: September 7, 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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