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.