by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Austin Peay State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Austin Peay State University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, coming in at #649 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 649 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Tennessee | 12 of 13 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 116 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & media studies at Austin Peay State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Austin Peay State University awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Austin Peay State University holds a strong position among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University earn a median of $47,291 a year. This is above $43,767, the median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Austin Peay State University, communication & media studies students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,444, the typical median for all majors at Austin Peay State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,816 | $13,032 |
| Fees | $1,734 | $1,734 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Austin Peay State University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Austin Peay State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Austin Peay State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
