At a glance
Average net price
$14,985
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
40.9%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
9,019
In-state tuition
$8,229
Out-of-state tuition
$19,124
Cost of attendance
$25,413
Median earnings (10y)
$50,698
Admissions
- SAT average
- 971
- ACT midpoint
- 18
- Retention
- 73.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (26%), stem (23%), humanities & arts (23%).
- STEM23%
- Health5%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services2%
- Business20.6%~1,860 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts10.4%~934 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering9.0%~809 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.2%~742 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science8.0%~722 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.3%~568 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~530 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~492 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication5.3%~482 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education4.7%~424 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~299 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~290 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture2.4%~212 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~183 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~183 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~144 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.8%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.2%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.1%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 175 | $43,195 | $32,512 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 164 | $50,531 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 156 | $41,118 | $31,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 119 | $71,597 | $31,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | $31,064 | $31,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 109 | $28,414 | $35,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 109 | $54,720 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 106 | $27,105 | $30,896 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 102 | $24,942 | $29,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 84 | $53,157 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 67 | $39,162 | $30,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 63 | $46,832 | $26,750 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 59 | $35,302 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 52 | $76,137 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 52 | $31,155 | $29,750 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 47 | $67,852 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 46 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 40 | $47,492 | $30,604 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | $42,606 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 37 | $28,880 | $31,875 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 37 | $66,187 | $30,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 37 | $40,085 | $30,856 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $31,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 33 | $41,560 | $30,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 33 | $61,762 | $26,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 31 | $31,618 | $33,869 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $28,601 | $30,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $31,686 | $31,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 25 | $30,838 | $34,537 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 23 | $50,767 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 20 | $38,698 | $30,375 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 18 | $17,131 | $31,000 |
| Public Health. | Doctoral | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 14 | $29,267 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Morgan State University
Morgan State University is a large institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,019 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Liberal arts, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Morgan State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,985 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,229 for in-state students and $19,124 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,413 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 40.9%, a average completion outcome. 73.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,698 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Morgan State University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Liberal arts, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (26% of credentials), stem (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Morgan State University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 971. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 18.
Location & campus
Set in Baltimore, Maryland (city), Morgan State University draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Morgan State University
Q.How much does Morgan State University cost?
The average net price at Morgan State University is $14,985 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,413.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Morgan State University?
Morgan State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 40.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Morgan State University?
Morgan State University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Morgan State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Morgan State University graduate earns $50,698 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Morgan State University?
Published tuition is $8,229 in-state and $19,124 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Morgan State University located?
Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, Maryland (ZIP 21251).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Morgan State University at their official website.