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. We've also included details on how Austin Peay State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #820 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #20 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 779 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 820 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 89 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University is $28,705. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $23,422 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all psychology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,532.
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 |
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Of the 89 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Austin Peay State University, about 15% were men and 85% were 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, 60% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Austin Peay State University does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 27 |
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