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 #359 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Austin Peay State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $27,455 a year. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Austin Peay State University make a median salary of $37,025 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Austin Peay State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Austin Peay State University.
Of the 56 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Austin Peay State University, about 13% were men and 88% 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, 57% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 27 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Austin Peay State University, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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