Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,388
51st percentile
40th percentile in Tennessee

Earnings Distribution

How Austin Peay State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (11 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville$8,675$53,388โ€”โ€”โ€”
Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville$10,084$63,938โ€”โ€”โ€”
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro$9,506$55,570โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of MemphisMemphis$10,344$55,105$52,121โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$52,955โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Austin Peay State University, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.