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. In addition, we cover how Austin Peay State University ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #575 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #12 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 557 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 575 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University is $34,635. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science 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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science & Government from Austin Peay State University in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% 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, 67% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Austin Peay State University political science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 16 |
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