by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Murray State University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Murray State offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Murray State University took the #875 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky, Murray State came in at #7.
Murray State was ranked #875 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.Murray State also ranked #7 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Kentucky.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Murray State took the #875 spot out of 4,630 schools. Murray State also ranked #7 for Best Graduate Schools in Kentucky.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,169 graduate students attended Murray State University.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 67.9% of the total graduate students at Murray State are women and 32.1% are men.
About 11.5% of the graduate students who attend Murray State are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Murray State. Around 25.6% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Murray State who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,404.
Master’s degree recipients from Murray State earn an average early-career salary of $77,254.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Murray State with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $206,110 |
| Quality Control Technology | $99,776 |
| Business & Commerce | $83,386 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $65,290 |
| Educational Administration | $64,254 |
| Other Agriculture | $57,089 |
| Communication Sciences | $54,228 |
| General English Literature | $54,022 |
| Public Administration | $53,876 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $51,419 |
Located in Murray, Kentucky, Murray State University is a public institution.The location of Murray State is a good match for students who are interested in living in a college town while they pursue their degree. Get more details about the location of Murray State University.
Contact details for Murray State are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318 |
| Phone: | 270-809-3011 |
| Website: | www.murraystate.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/murraystateuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/murraystateuniv |
58.4% of the graduate students at Murray State University took at least one class online.For that same period, 42.4% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 108 | $83,386 |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 16 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 19 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 22 | $54,228 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 12 | $47,728 |
| Computer Information Systems | 49 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 10 | — |
| Economics | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 47 | $64,254 |
| General Biology | 1 | — |
| General English Literature | 9 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 | — |
| History | 5 | — |
| Information Technology | 12 | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Other Agriculture | 91 | — |
| Public Administration | 31 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 | — |
| Quality Control Technology | 16 | $99,776 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16 | — |
| Special Education | 11 | $47,416 |
| Student Counseling | 17 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 39 | $51,419 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 82 | $49,861 |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 26 | — |
| General English Literature | 29 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 4 | — |
| Educational Administration | 2 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 | — |
| Quality Control Technology | 6 | — |
| Veterinary Administrative Services. | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 29 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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