# Austin Peay State University: Agriculture (bachelor's)

Clarksville, TN. IPEDS 219602, CIP 01.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/austin-peay-state-university/majors/agriculture

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,905
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,020 (U.S. median for this major: $52,932 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,625 (U.S. median $20,699)
- Rank in TN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (4 colleges, $46,488): -$1,468
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,912

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,020 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,588 | $33,842 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $8,768 | $39,105 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $10,077 | $44,943 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $13,537 | $60,375 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $15,078 | $67,248 | 6.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Agriculture at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Technological University | $52,085 | $14,915 | $14,246 | 58% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $47,956 | $19,500 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Austin Peay State University | $45,020 | $18,625 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Tennessee State University | $42,503 | $27,000 | $15,796 | 34% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage not reported Clarksville, TN-KY, $61,950 TN, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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