by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Austin Peay State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #1,083 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #23 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 408 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 472 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 643 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,083 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #233 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University is $68,235. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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The nursing program at Austin Peay State University awarded 165 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going 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, 64% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Austin Peay State University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Austin Peay State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Austin Peay State University make a median salary of $96,782. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Austin Peay State University. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 78 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 42 |
| Allied Health Professions | 18 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
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