Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee · Public · 7,560 undergraduates
Of 43 programs with reported earnings, 42 leave graduates out-earning a typical Tennessee high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,588 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,768 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,077 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,537 |
| $110k and up | $15,078 |
| All families (average) | $9,735 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,250 | +$9,441 | clears the bar | $16,595 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,564 | +$38,755 | clears the bar | $23,365 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $45,080 | +$10,271 | clears the bar | $22,215 | 2.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $48,177 | +$13,368 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,376 | +$18,567 | clears the bar | $21,090 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,303 | +$6,494 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 3.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,567 | +$20,758 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $75,261 | +$40,452 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,991 | +$14,182 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $58,409 | +$23,600 | clears the bar | $22,294 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,511 | +$8,702 | clears the bar | $23,175 | 2.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $33,880 | -$929 | falls short | $22,964 | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $44,152 | +$9,343 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Master's Degree | $53,388 | +$18,579 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Bachelor's Degree | $79,309 | +$44,500 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 40% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.