Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Associate's degree · Austin Peay State University · Clarksville, TN

CIP 24.01

$30,708Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,250Median earnings 4 years after
$43,477Median earnings 5 years after
$16,595Median federal debt
1,108Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Austin Peay State University earn a median of $30,708 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $16,595, about 54% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Nashville State Community College
Nashville
$29,280$10,500
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis
$28,980—
Jackson State Community College
Jackson
$27,378—
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma
$26,915$3,500
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville
$26,757$6,625
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg
$26,735$6,372
Columbia State Community College
Columbia
$26,438$7,601
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
$26,355$6,000
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
$25,797$10,243
Roane State Community College
Harriman
$25,289$8,000
Walters State Community College
Morristown
$24,893—
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
$24,152$3,500
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$22,849$9,400
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland
$18,249$8,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Austin Peay State University make?

The median salary is $30,708 one year after graduation and $43,477 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,595.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.