Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public · Visit Website

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The campus has grown from a site of prior educational institutions. Known as the Governors, the university has a strong connection to the state's history. Austin Peay is governed by its own Board of Trustees.

Programs Analyzed
27
Avg Grad Earnings
$40,489/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
49/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,675/yr
Out-of-state: $14,219/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 46% of students receive Pell Grants and 36% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $12,559 $50,236 8.1x
$30K – $48K $12,983 $51,932 7.8x
$48K – $75K $16,365 $65,460 6.2x
$75K – $110K $19,443 $77,772 5.2x
$110K+ $19,140 $76,560 5.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,675 $34,700 11.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Austin Peay State University

27 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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84 $68,235/yr High 20.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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80 $58,060/yr Very High 20.1x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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69 $70,028/yr Moderate 20.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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65 $48,264/yr Very High 12.9x
Computer Systems Analysis
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62 $65,084/yr Very High 17.8x
Chemistry
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58 $42,475/yr High 14.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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58 $36,749/yr Moderate 14.4x
Business/Commerce, General
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57 $35,699/yr High 13.8x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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56 $47,809/yr Moderate 12.8x
Teacher Education
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55 $41,743/yr High 11.0x
Business Administration
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54 $38,750/yr High 10.2x
Engineering Technology, General
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53 $62,089/yr High 16.9x
Accounting and Related Services
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51 $37,566/yr Very High 9.8x
Political Science and Government
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46 $34,635/yr Very High 12.7x
History
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46 $34,456/yr High 12.4x
Music
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42 $39,008/yr High 10.2x
Sociology
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40 $31,699/yr High 12.6x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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39 $31,846/yr Moderate 11.4x
Marketing
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39 $31,334/yr Very High 8.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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37 $37,486/yr Very High 10.6x
Social Work
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37 $34,384/yr Moderate 10.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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33 $35,745/yr Low 11.4x
Psychology, General
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32 $28,705/yr High 10.1x
Communication and Media Studies
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31 $25,643/yr High 11.9x
Agriculture, General
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30 $31,905/yr High 11.7x
Biology, General
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30 $24,662/yr High 11.0x
Fine and Studio Arts
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28 $19,157/yr Moderate 10.3x
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