by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Austin Peay State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Austin Peay State University was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 385 |
| Best History Schools | 387 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Austin Peay State University. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,456 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Austin Peay State University does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Austin Peay State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 history majors earned their master's degree from Austin Peay State University. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Austin Peay State University.
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