Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
154
Online Programs
36
Salary after Completing
$22,600 - $63,400
Offered Degrees at Murray State
Murray State University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Murray State University offers 154 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 6 | 2 |
| Bachelor's | 67 | 11 |
| Master's | 41 | 15 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 1 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Other) | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 15 | 2 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 22 | 6 |
| Total | 154 | 36 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
Murray State Associate's Programs
Murray State University offers Associate's degree with 6 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 1 | - |
Murray State Bachelor's Programs
Murray State University offers Bachelor's degree with 67 major programs. Among them 11 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 189 | |
| Animal Sciences | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Animal Health | ✔ | 71 | - |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | ✔ | 101 | $34,100 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Journalism | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✕ | 1 | $29,700 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 64 | |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 32 | $51,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 21 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 149 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 23 | $33,300 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 104 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 21 | $49,800 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 36 | $63,400 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | $28,600 |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 111 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | - | $32,100 |
| General Studies | ✕ | 111 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 70 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 46 | $34,900 |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Outdoor Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 27 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | 27 | $28,300 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 7 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 60 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 23 | $24,200 |
| Music Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 182 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✔ | 31 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 104 | $57,100 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 200 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✔ | 2 | $30,500 |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 85 | $39,300 |
| Finance | ✕ | 72 | $33,000 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 20 | $30,500 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 23 | - |
| History | ✕ | 23 | - |
Murray State Master's Programs
Murray State University offers Master's degree with 41 major programs. Among them 15 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 91 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | ✔ | 91 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 28 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 61 | |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 49 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 197 | |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (other) | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 11 | $38,300 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | ✕ | 50 | $41,300 |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | $71,400 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Experimental Psychology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 43 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✔ | 12 | $32,000 |
| Public Administration | ✔ | 31 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Development Economics and International Development | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 48 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 108 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✔ | 108 | $53,800 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| History | ✕ | 5 | - |
Murray State Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Murray State University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 29 | - |
Murray State Doctorate (Other) Programs
Murray State University offers Doctorate (Other) degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Other) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 26 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 26 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 29 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 29 | - |
Murray State Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Murray State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 15 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✔ | 8 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Japanese Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Portuguese Language and Literature | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 13 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Air Transportation (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | - | - |
Murray State Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Murray State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 22 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Veterinary Administrative Services, General | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Health Communication | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Information Science/Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✔ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ✕ | 2 | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✔ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | ✕ | - | - |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Air Transportation (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 4 | - |
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