Biology at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in biology earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Peay State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 710 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $49,220 | $53,768 | #587 | $25,087 |
| 711 | East Central University Ada, OK | $49,124 | $55,155 | #536 | $32,077 |
| 712 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $48,995 | $50,720 | #705 | $21,638 |
| 713 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $48,991 | $53,517 | #598 | $24,662 |
| 714 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $48,957 | $52,244 | #647 | $23,285 |
| 715 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $48,950 | $52,485 | #636 | $37,976 |
| 716 | Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | $48,938 | $49,756 | #726 | $32,557 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,662 one year after graduating and $48,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #713 by median pay four years after graduation, and #598 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.