# Austin Peay State University: Computer and Information Sciences (bachelor's)

Clarksville, TN. IPEDS 219602, CIP 11.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/austin-peay-state-university/majors/computer-and-information-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,060
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,125 (U.S. median for this major: $86,698 across 421 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,736 (U.S. median $24,656)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (3 colleges, $77,125): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,573

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,125 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $8,768 | $39,105 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,077 | $44,943 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,537 | $60,375 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $15,078 | $67,248 | 1.6 years |

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

## Computer and Information Sciences at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | $82,073 | $24,669 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Austin Peay State University | $77,125 | $30,736 | $9,735 | 40% |
| King University | $75,435 | $19,850 | $22,347 | 48% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $96,650 Clarksville, TN-KY, $122,430 TN, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $125,790 Clarksville, TN-KY, $158,700 TN, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211): median wage $87,920 Clarksville, TN-KY, $95,630 TN, $105,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.9% 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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