1922
Murray, KY

School Details

Murray State University is a public four-year university located in Murray, Kentucky. MSU was founded in 1922 as Murray State Normal School by the State Board of Education. Today it offers more than 140 programs. Murray State University is comprised of the following colleges and schools:

  • Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering & Technology
  • Hutson School of Agriculture
  • School of Nursing & Health Professions
  • Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
  • College of Education & Human Services
  • College of Humanities & Fine Arts
  • Honors College

Murray State University awards certificates, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. MSU online degrees are available for undergraduate and graduate students and include postgraduate degrees. There are also non-degree options available online. These online programs allow you to earn a degree around your schedule and lifestyle.

Accreditation & Licensing

Murray State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in General Studies
Bachelor of Integrated Studies
Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy
Master of Mass Communication

Business

Bachelor of Science in Business / Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Human Development & Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Business Analytics
Master of Business Administration / Economic Development
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Global Communications
Master of Business Administration / Marketing
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Human Development & Leadership
Master of Science in Organizational Communication & Leadership

Computer Science & IT

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Systems Management
Certificate in Geographic Information Science
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Science
Master of Science in Information Systems

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Master of Business Administration / Cybersecurity

Education

Master of Arts in Education / Library Media
Master of Arts in Postsecondary Education Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Science in Career & Technical Education

Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Healthcare

Master of Business Administration / Health Administration

Math & Science

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
Master of Science in Agriculture

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Human Services