MTSU’s College of Graduate Studies offers 100-plus diverse graduate choices at the certificate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels, so that almost anyone can find their right fit. Our programs are designed to help students develop skills and knowledge to be successful in their careers. Here are some recent updates.
New graduate degree programs launching this upcoming academic year include:
•Biomedical Sciences M.S., a 30-credit, nonthesis, accelerated program designed for completion in about 10 months
•Digital Media M.S., a fully online, one-year accelerated degree for media professionals focused on social media, SEO, and strategic communications
•Project Management M.S., designed to prepare professionals to lead projects across sectors like IT, health care, construction, and finance
As of June 18, overall graduate enrollment was up 6.6% over the same date last year.
After a first-year pilot, the College of Graduate Studies will implement Lightning Tracks (with 17 participating graduate programs) starting this fall. For select students, the program offers guaranteed admission with no application, entrance exam, or fee required, while MTSU benefits from improved enrollment, retention, and program efficiency.
MTSU is launching a voluntary health insurance plan for domestic graduate students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours, starting this fall. In partnership with Wellfleet Student, the plan offers comprehensive coverage at a competitive group rate.
During 2024–25, the number of total awards in the Office of Sponsored and Research Programs declined by three, which is a great win given the headwinds in the federal grant world in the first three months of 2025. At the same time, our total awards increased from $22,062,504 to $24,163,571, a 9.52% funding uptick. This increase is due to the number of outstanding faculty and staff who continue to submit grants for their research, creative activity, and service projects year over year.