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 communications.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #10 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in communications from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #30 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,352 a year. This is less than $32,435, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's communications program at Austin Peay State University make a median salary of $43,011. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,008.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, communications students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,333.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Austin Peay State University is $161 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Austin Peay State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 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 bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in communications from Austin Peay State University in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 5 |
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