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 sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #450 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 450 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,699 a year. This is less than $34,105, which is the national median of all sociology 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 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Austin Peay State University in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% 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, 81% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Austin Peay State University sociology 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 sociology majors at Austin Peay State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
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