Education at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in education earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Peay State University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 192 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $53,089 | $49,649 | #209 | $46,637 |
| 193 | Union University Jackson, TN | $53,072 | $57,975 | #153 | $48,394 |
| 194 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $53,016 | $58,787 | #142 | $49,149 |
| 195 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $52,820 | $57,700 | #158 | $48,419 |
| 196 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,725 | $63,972 | #85 | $44,858 |
| 197 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,477 | $47,246 | #213 | $51,007 |
| 198 | Concord University Athens, WV | $52,231 | $61,792 | #118 | $47,257 |
Other Majors at Austin Peay State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,522 | $96,782 | #313 of 432 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $93,644 | $63,320 | #22 of 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,017 | — | #570 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $71,883 | $57,354 | #91 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $68,358 | $55,045 | #257 of 453 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $68,264 | $43,521 | #32 of 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,250 | $43,426 | #44 of 165 |
| Social Work | $59,382 | $41,995 | #203 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,278 | $52,131 | #227 of 285 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,479 | $45,170 | #211 of 211 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $53,388 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $51,545 | $52,403 | #178 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,023 | $41,871 | #277 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,419 one year after graduating and $52,820 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,766.
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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.