by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Middle Tennessee State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Middle Tennessee State University landed the #661 spot.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University came in at #12.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingMiddle Tennessee State University ranked #661 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Middle Tennessee State University took the #12 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Middle Tennessee State University came in at #661. Middle Tennessee State University also ranked #12 for Best Graduate Schools in Tennessee.
For the last year in which we have data, 2,446 graduate students decided that Middle Tennessee State University was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Middle Tennessee State University is made up of 63.9% women and 36.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Middle Tennessee State University, around 26.4% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Middle Tennessee State University. Around 9.4% of graduate students are international.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,754.
After earning their master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $76,010.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Middle Tennessee State University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $104,156 |
| Business Administration & Management | $93,225 |
| Accounting | $91,910 |
| Computer Information Systems | $91,629 |
| Other Biological Sciences | $88,088 |
| General Psychology | $86,588 |
| Educational Administration | $60,553 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $55,813 |
| Social Work | $55,797 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | $55,570 |
Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.The city atmosphere of Murfreesboro makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Middle Tennessee State University.
Contact details for Middle Tennessee State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 |
| Phone: | 615-898-2300 |
| Website: | www.mtsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/mtsublueraiders |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/MTSUNews |
61.5% of the graduate students at Middle Tennessee State University took at least one online course.Approximately 42.8% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 8 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 3 | — |
| Economics | 17 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 12 | — |
| General English Literature | 15 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 7 | — |
| History | 10 | — |
| Other Education | 4 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 4 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. | 31 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 14 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 38 | — |
| Educational Administration | 4 | — |
| Student Counseling | 41 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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