Austin Peay State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,301
in 2021+22% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 22% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 9% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 30% | $3,948 |
| 1999 | — | — | 37% | $4,125 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32% | $4,109 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32% | $3,925 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30% | $3,938 |
| 2003 | — | — | 32% | $3,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | 32% | $3,860 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28% | $4,027 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $5,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $36,300 | — | 26% | $5,790 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32% | $7,097 |
| 2010 | $36,400 | $10,713 | 31% | $8,250 |
| 2011 | — | $10,530 | 32% | $8,750 |
| 2012 | $34,700 | $10,348 | 34% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $34,200 | $10,917 | 36% | $10,000 |
| 2014 | $34,100 | $11,000 | 36% | $11,000 |
| 2015 | $34,900 | $11,325 | 37% | $12,000 |
| 2016 | — | $11,984 | 36% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $12,425 | 38% | $12,670 |
| 2018 | — | $12,619 | 38% | $12,500 |
| 2019 | — | $13,018 | 41% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $13,692 | 43% | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $44,301 | $14,845 | 48% | $13,202 |
| 2022 | — | $14,480 | 42% | — |
| 2023 | — | $15,914 | 43% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,846 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,735 | 40% | — |