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Psychology at Austin Peay State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Austin Peay State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN.

Online & Distance Learning at Austin Peay State University

Online coursework is an option at Austin Peay State University. Of 10,439 students, 2,718 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,403 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Psychology Rankings at Austin Peay State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Peay State University’s Psychology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#11 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#26 of 29
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#114 of 325
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#224 of 326
Best Value	Nationwide	#634 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1263 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Austin Peay State University

Students who complete Austin Peay State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$26,768
2 years	$25,812
3 years	$28,339
4 years	$33,656
5 years	$38,578

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Austin Peay State University report median earnings of $33,656, compared with $43,767 for all Austin Peay State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Austin Peay State University is $25,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Austin Peay State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Training and Development Managers	$139,524
Statisticians	$130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
School Psychologists	$108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.