MTSU Trustees Approve New Graduate Programs in High-Demand Fields
Murfreesboro, TN – The MTSU Board of Trustees recently authorized the advancement of new graduate degree programs in healthcare and film/television, responding to growing workforce needs and student demand.The approvals, made during a recent meeting, signal the university’s commitment to expanding its academic offerings in strategically important areas.
These new programs-details of which were not immediately released-come as Tennessee and the nation face critical shortages in both healthcare professionals and skilled creatives in the entertainment industry. the additions will position MTSU to better serve students seeking advanced training and to contribute to the economic vitality of the region by supplying a pipeline of qualified graduates.
Beyond the program approvals, trustees also recognized MTSU’s recent national accolades, including rankings from The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, and Newsweek Magazine. The university was further honored as “best College/University” by readers of The Tennessean in the 2025 Best of Music City Awards, besting Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as finalists.
In other business, the board approved a restructuring of the College of Education to align academic programs with their respective disciplines and professional focuses. Additionally, market-based salary increases for faculty and staff were authorized, effective january 1, 2026, for those employed as of December 31, 2025. Trustees also ratified a revised budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, incorporating adjustments to tuition revenue, appropriations, expenditures, and auxiliary/restricted funds.