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 social work.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #340 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #11 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 273 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 340 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in social work from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,384 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $20,375 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Austin Peay State University is $147 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Austin Peay State University was $523 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about Austin Peay State University tuition and fees.
Of the 47 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Austin Peay State University, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Austin Peay State University social work 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.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Austin Peay State University make a median salary of $41,995 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Austin Peay State University in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master'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 master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Austin Peay State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.