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Yes, the university has fully online and hybrid programs, but it also offers traditional courses that require students to attend their Murray, Kentucky campus. Most online programs at Murray State are 100% online, with some requiring students to complete in-person components. In regards to distance education, 14% of undergraduates and 50% of graduates are , according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

One way to determine if a school is good is by looking for accreditation, which is a status given to colleges and universities that have met the education requirements to deliver and award high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs. 

Murray State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges () to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

At OnlineU, we only include accredited online schools and universities on our site. 

Murray State is known for having a variety of online majors, receiving recognition for its online education, and online non-degree options.

Ample choices for online degrees

Prospective students can choose from a variety of online majors at Murray State. From agriculture to manufacturing engineering technology, students are sure to find a major that fits their career goals. 

Recognition 

The university has been included in several lists for its online education programs: #4 in 2023 Best Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degrees, #6 in 2023 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Economics, and #12 in 2023 Best UUÖ±²¥s in Kentucky.

Online non-degree options

In addition to its wide selection of online degrees, Murray State also offers online non-degree programs, such as certificates, education endorsements, specialist programs, and other non-credit programs.

Three online degrees at Murray State provide the highest degree earnings for alumni according to : a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Computer Information Systems concentration at $73,600, a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology at $67,500, and an RN to BSN at $62,800.

Another way to gauge potential earnings is to consider Salary Score. OnlineU uses Salary Scores to rank online degree programs out of 100 based on the median annual salary earned by the school’s program alumni compared to alumni graduating from the same program at another institution. 

Among these degrees, the school's Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Enginering Technology has the highest Salary Score at 78 out of 100. In addition, online doctoral degrees at Murray State have the highest overall Salary Score of 95, compared to bachelor’s degrees, which score 25, Master’s programs score even lower, with 18 out of 100. 

According to federal data from College Scorecard, the acceptance rate at Murray State is 85%, which is fairly high for a four-year public university. The university considers admission test scores, such as the ACT and SAT, during the application process, but applicants are not required to submit them. This practice makes the school more accessible for many. 

Murray State requires all entering freshman applicants to have at least a 2.0 out of 4.0 GPA to be considered for admission to its online degree programs. Graduate applicants, on the other hand, should have a 2.75 out of 4.0 GPA for unconditional admission. 

Like many online programs, Murray State requires prospective students interested in enrolling to complete the application process online. Depending on which program they apply to, there may be additional materials applicants may need to submit, but for general admission, an online application is required.

Below is a general overview of for online undergraduate and graduate applicants:

• Submit an online application and $40 application fee.
• Submit official high school or college transcripts.
• Apply for scholarships.
• Apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).