Austin Peay State University's published cost of attendance is $22,233. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,588, middle-income families pay around $10,077, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,078.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,233 |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,766 |
| Room and Board | $13,430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,276 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,498 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,735 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,588 |
| $30–48k | $8,768 |
| $48–75k | $10,077 |
| $75–110k | $13,537 |
| $110k+ | $15,078 |
Austin Peay State University's published cost of attendance is $22,233. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,588, middle-income families pay around $10,077, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,078. Azimuth ranks Austin Peay State University #145 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Austin Peay's aid structure combines federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The university participates in the FAFSA-based aid process, and need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. Work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels, though families should verify current aid policies on the university's financial aid page. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,547, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,710; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,456, median federal debt of $20,547 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Austin Peay State University earn median earnings of $52,456 four years after enrollment, placing Austin Peay State University in the 12.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,164 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Austin Peay State University in the 53.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Austin Peay State University #1055 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The dominant program family at Austin Peay State University is Health, which shapes both the earnings profile and the career pathways graduates enter. The program mix reflects a concentration in Business (13% of graduates), Arts (5%), and Education (3%), a distribution that anchors median earnings in stable, regionally in-demand fields. Nursing stands out as the highest aggregate-return major, combining meaningful cohort scale with solid four-year earnings. Nursing, the largest program by graduate count with 165 graduates, delivers median earnings of $73,564 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #287 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Kinesiology (162 graduates) posts median earnings of $45,080 four years after enrollment, while General Studies (134 graduates) reaches median earnings of $48,177 — both fields reflecting the institution's strength in health and applied professional training. Among the highest-earning programs, Criminal Justice and Psychology, General offer meaningful salary upside four years after graduation, rounding out a program portfolio where median earnings are concentrated in workforce-ready disciplines tied to TN's regional labor market.
