Cost of Austin Peay State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $21,696 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,456 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $15,216 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,406 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,316 |
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| Average net price after aid | $9,049 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $7,541 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,732 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,341 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,216 |
| $110,001+ | $14,571 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Austin Peay State University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Austin Peay State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 264 | $78,041 | $19,173 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 96 | $71,429 | $12,500 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 65 | $68,628 | $21,631 |
| Computer Science | 45 | $66,088 | $16,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | $55,151 | $13,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 43 | $55,084 | $23,330 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 55 | $53,532 | $16,662 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 44 | $52,513 | $26,625 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 55 | $51,676 | $20,806 |
| Marketing | 114 | $47,099 | $20,612 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 153 | $44,918 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 132 | $43,871 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 252 | $43,168 | $20,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 | $43,038 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 48 | $42,506 | $22,054 |
| Political Science and Government | 41 | $42,031 | $20,690 |
| History | 32 | $41,248 | — |
| Sociology | 43 | $40,555 | $21,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 165 | $37,863 | $21,036 |
| Social Work | 73 | $37,239 | $23,700 |
| Music | 34 | $36,520 | $15,556 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 274 | $36,064 | $24,951 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $35,920 | $22,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 88 | $34,509 | $20,937 |
| Biology | 84 | $33,892 | $16,028 |
| Psychology | 204 | $32,879 | $23,809 |
| Agriculture | 71 | $31,223 | $24,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 23 | $30,568 | — |
| Air Transportation | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 29 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | 7 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 39 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — |
Certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (3)
Master's degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 75 | $98,019 | $41,750 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 155 | $77,743 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 183 | $66,625 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | $65,313 | $22,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 28 | $58,981 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 64 | $55,460 | $32,655 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 50 | $55,450 | $29,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 25 | $55,426 | — |
| Education | 89 | $49,253 | $33,672 |
| Social Work | 38 | $48,658 | $24,690 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 33 | $47,220 | $40,511 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | $45,952 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 30 | $45,918 | — |
| Biology | 20 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| History | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 22 | — | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 19 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 18 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 5 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 | — | — |
| Education | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 11 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Tennessee
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville | $16,830 | 76% | $52,901 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | $14,208 | 86% | $48,646 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga | $15,026 | 81% | $56,442 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin | $10,211 | 88% | $48,116 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville | $12,154 | 70% | $47,151 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis | $12,192 | 72% | $52,227 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro | $12,562 | 69% | $52,702 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville | $18,314 | 42% | $65,090 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Austin Peay State University's acceptance rate?
Austin Peay State University admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,088 on the SAT.
How much does Austin Peay State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $21,696 a year (tuition and fees: $9,456 in-state, $15,216 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,049 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,541.
How much do Austin Peay State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,900 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 27th of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,041 a year after graduation).
What is Austin Peay State University's graduation rate?
42% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.