History at Austin Peay State University
If you plan to study History, take a look at what Austin Peay State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Austin Peay State University is in Clarksville, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Austin Peay State University
Many students take online classes at Austin Peay State University. Among 10,439 students, 2,718 (26%) studied exclusively online and 3,403 (33%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Austin Peay State University
Use these rankings to compare Austin Peay State University’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #10 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 126 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 126 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #284 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Austin Peay State University
Graduates of Austin Peay State University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,092 |
| 2 years | $36,938 |
| 3 years | $35,672 |
| 4 years | $39,052 |
| 5 years | $46,456 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Austin Peay State University report median earnings of $39,052, compared with $43,767 for all Austin Peay State University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Austin Peay State University stands at $19,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at Austin Peay State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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