Criminal Justice and Corrections at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Peay State University Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
| … | |||||
| 385 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $53,418 | $50,843 | #508 | $39,408 |
| 386 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $53,399 | $58,333 | #212 | $35,900 |
| 387 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $53,386 | $56,971 | #288 | $42,172 |
| 388 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $53,376 | $58,308 | #213 | $36,749 |
| 389 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $53,291 | $49,086 | #560 | $42,053 |
| 390 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $53,255 | $62,757 | #95 | $35,532 |
| 391 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $53,198 | $49,751 | #538 | $42,199 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,749 one year after graduating and $53,376 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #388 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,090.
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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.
