Sociology at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in sociology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Austin Peay State University Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 409 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $43,678 | $46,858 | #368 | $30,939 |
| 410 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #369 | $35,881 |
| 411 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $43,676 | $46,830 | #370 | $35,881 |
| 412 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $43,612 | $47,641 | #344 | $31,699 |
| 413 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,602 | $46,530 | #376 | — |
| 414 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $43,595 | $47,623 | #346 | $34,822 |
| 415 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $43,544 | $40,722 | #443 | $27,553 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,699 one year after graduating and $43,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #412 by median pay four years after graduation, and #344 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.