The most popular undergraduate major at Murray State University is General Studies followed by Elementary Education and Teaching and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 64 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Murray State University graduates by major.
Agriculture | 58 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
Graphic Communications | 10 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
Information Science/Studies | 1 |
Education |
Graduates |
Special Education and Teaching | 45 |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 125 |
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 28 |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 |
Health Teacher Education | 9 |
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 16 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 9 |
Industrial Technology/Technician | 1 |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
41 | |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 11 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
German Language and Literature | 2 |
French Language and Literature | 2 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 10 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 16 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 24 |
Creative Writing | 4 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 16 |
General Studies | 138 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 41 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 15 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 7 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 21 |
Outdoor Education | 11 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Chemistry | 17 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 7 |
Physics | 2 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 32 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 30 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Public Administration | 1 |
Social Work | 40 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Economics | 9 |
International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
Political Science and Government | 18 |
Sociology | 19 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 9 |
Fine/Studio Arts | 37 |
Music | 17 |
Music, Other | 13 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 30 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 63 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 105 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business/Commerce | 99 |
Business Administration and Management | 14 |
Accounting | 35 |
Finance | 27 |
International Business/Trade/Commerce | 7 |
Management Information Systems | 5 |
Marketing/Marketing Management | 22 |
Telecommunications Management | 28 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 25 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Journalism | 7 |
Radio and Television | 18 |
Organizational Communication | 45 |
Public Relations/Image Management | 28 |
Advertising | 19 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157401 IPEDS survey data for Murray State University.