Social Work at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in social work earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Peay State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 384 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $44,592 | $47,854 | #372 | $30,509 |
| 385 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $44,276 | $49,095 | #352 | — |
| 386 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $44,174 | $44,912 | #399 | $34,664 |
| 387 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $44,152 | $48,231 | #365 | $34,384 |
| 388 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $43,989 | $47,192 | #377 | $40,532 |
| 389 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,855 | $47,907 | #370 | $32,514 |
| 390 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $43,795 | $45,337 | #394 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Austin Peay State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,995 | $59,382 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Austin Peay State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,384 one year after graduating and $44,152 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #365 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.