by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Austin Peay State University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Austin Peay State University landed the #1,513 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.Austin Peay State University also ranked #25 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingAustin Peay State University ranked #1,513 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Austin Peay State University took the #25 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Tennessee.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Austin Peay State University took the #1,513 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Austin Peay State University took the #25 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Tennessee.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,513 graduate students decided that Austin Peay State University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Women make up 67.1% of the total graduate student body at Austin Peay State University while men make up 32.9%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Austin Peay State University, around 30.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 5.9% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Austin Peay State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,444.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Austin Peay State University is $74,202.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Austin Peay State University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $107,487 |
| Computer Software Applications | $63,320 |
| General Education | $62,317 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $58,254 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $57,354 |
| Educational Administration | $55,045 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,505 |
| Health & Physical Education | $54,348 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | $53,388 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $52,131 |
Austin Peay State University is a public institution situated in Clarksville, Tennessee.The city atmosphere of Clarksville makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Austin Peay State University.
Contact details for Austin Peay State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 601 College St, Clarksville, TN 37044 |
| Phone: | 931-221-7011 |
| Website: | www.apsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/austinpeay |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/austinpeay |
About 82.3% of the graduate students at Austin Peay State University took at least one online class.Approximately 71.1% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 47 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 13 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 65 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 11 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 | $58,254 |
| Educational Administration | 89 | — |
| General Biology | 7 | — |
| General Education | 39 | $62,317 |
| General English Literature | 6 | — |
| General Social Sciences | 13 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 12 | $54,348 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16 | — |
| History | 10 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 34 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 | — |
| Music | 8 | — |
| Nursing | 40 | $107,487 |
| Public Health | 3 | — |
| Social Work | 17 | $52,074 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 | — |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 27 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 1 | — |
| General Education | 1 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 11 | — |
| Information Technology | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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