Academics at Murray State University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Murray State University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Murray State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 16 students per faculty member, Murray State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 78% of instructors full time, Murray State University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Murray State University can choose from 63 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Murray State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Murray State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Murray State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Murray State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 3,815 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (76% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Murray State University.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Murray State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Murray State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Murray State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Murray State University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Murray State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Murray State University — regional and program accreditation status