by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Austin Peay State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communications from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #30 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University is $25,643. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $17,511 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Austin Peay State University is $161 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Austin Peay State University paid an average of $523 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,008 | $12,552 |
| Fees | $1,667 | $1,667 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,070 | $13,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
Learn more about Austin Peay State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Austin Peay State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Austin Peay State University communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Austin Peay State University Online Learning page.
Communications majors graduating with a master's degree from Austin Peay State University make a median salary of $43,521 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,614.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students earned a master's degree in communications from Austin Peay State University. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a master's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.