Public Administration & Social Service at Austin Peay State University

What traits are you looking for in a public administration and social service school? To help you decide if Austin Peay State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's public administration and social service program.

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, Tennessee and has a total student population of 10,272. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students received their master's degree in public administration and social service.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Administration & Social Service section at the bottom of this page.

Austin Peay State University Public Administration & Social Service Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration & Social Service

Online Classes Are Available at Austin Peay State University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Austin Peay State University does offer online education options in public administration and social service for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

Austin Peay State University Public Administration & Social Service Rankings

Public Administration & Social Service Student Demographics at Austin Peay State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration and social service majors at Austin Peay State University.

Austin Peay State University Public Administration & Social Service Master’s Program

Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from Austin Peay State University in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 22% men graduate in public administration and social service each year. Austin Peay State University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 12% more men than average.

In the public administration and social service master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of degree recipients. That is 10% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Austin Peay State University with a master's in public administration and social service.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	9
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	13
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Concentrations Within Public Administration & Social Service

The following public administration and social service concentations are available at Austin Peay State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Austin Peay State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Social Work	27

Related Majors

• Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies

Careers That Public Administration & Social Service Grads May Go Into

A degree in public administration and social service can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TN, the home state for Austin Peay State University.

Occupation	Jobs in TN	Average Salary in TN
General and Operations Managers	41,980	$110,580
Managers	14,480	$83,010
Medical and Health Services Managers	10,320	$101,550
Chief Executives	6,680	$152,730
Health Specialties Professors	5,690	$102,310

References

*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.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nyttend under License

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