by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in education at Murray State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 17 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Murray State University highly for education, ranked #977 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 977 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 23 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 153 of 410 |
The following degree levels are granted in education at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 149 |
| Associate’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 197 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The education field at Murray State University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University conferred 197 master’s degrees in education.
Murray State University is a solid choice among schools offering education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 105 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 647 |
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of education master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University awarded 26 doctoral degrees in education.
Murray State University holds a strong position among schools offering education at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 9 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Murray State University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in education.
Murray State University has not been ranked for education at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in education from Murray State University were women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Murray State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 149 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Education | 1 |
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