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Murray State College
Tishomingo, Oklahoma · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: One Murray Campus, Tishomingo, OK 73460 · Phone: (580) 387-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Murray State College is a public trade and career school in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Murray State College carry median debt of $13,387 and earn a median of $36,545 ten years after entry; completion rate is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Murray State College; it does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 28.7% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,880 | $38,750 | $45,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 21 | $47,796 | not reported | $10,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Murray State College is a public trade and career campus located in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-level recognition from nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy accreditors, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for school. The campus's primary trade offering in federal data is its medical assistant program, which produced 21 completers.
Federal outcome data for this campus shows a median graduate debt of $13,387 and median earnings of $36,545 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Oklahoma is 69.1%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 28.7% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
Given its single reported trade program and rural locale, this campus may suit students in the surrounding area seeking a medical assistant credential through a public, federally aided institution. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so those weighing a short certificate against a longer associate-degree path should confirm timelines directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and additional outcome details through the Higher Learning Commission or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Murray State College's federal data lists medical assistant programs as its primary trade offering, with 21 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy accrediting bodies.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Murray State College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate in Oklahoma is 69.1%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $13,387, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,545, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (580) 387-7000 or visit https://www.mscok.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Murray State College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review additional outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?207236.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn what credentials follow completion of its medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Murray State College by phone at (580) 387-7000 or through its website at https://www.mscok.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the region.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.