Austin Peay State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Austin Peay State University at a glance

• 7,560

  students enrolled

• 3,134

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,735

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,008 in state, $12,552 out of state

• $38,779

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,301

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Austin Peay State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Austin Peay State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Montgomery County, where the college is.

• 66

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $72,365

  median household income

  Montgomery County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (1 open), clinical (2 open), finance (3 open), sales (6 open), operations (16 open).

Hiring most: Austin Peay State University (14), LG Electronics (9), Trane U.s. (9), DSV (5), JE Dunn Construction (4), Fortera Credit Union (3), Charter Communications (2), CubeSmart (2).

What they hire for: Operations (16), Engineering (13), Sales (6), Finance (3), Clinical (2), Executive Leadership (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Middle Tennessee Workforce Development Board.

• American Job Center of Tennessee - ClarksvilleClarksville · 931-648-5530 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• Ft. Campbell Career Center (Access Point)Fort. Campbell · 270-798-5000 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Austin Peay State University?

Austin Peay State University enrolls about 7,560 students and is a public 4-year institution in Clarksville, Tennessee. It awards about 3,134 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Austin Peay State University?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Austin Peay State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,779 six years after entry and $44,301 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Austin Peay State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Austin Peay State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Austin Peay State University?

66 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 11 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Austin Peay State University has the most openings.