by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Austin Peay State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Austin Peay State University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #828 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 828 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 12 of 15 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Austin Peay State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This social sciences field at Austin Peay State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 25 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Social Sciences, General | 20 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Austin Peay State University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Austin Peay State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,114 a year. This is below $43,767, the median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,438 in student loans. This is above $24,444, the typical median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $13,032 |
| Fees | $1,734 | $1,734 |
Find out more about Austin Peay State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Austin Peay State University were White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Austin Peay State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
