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Business Administration, Management and Operations associate's degree at Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN · Public

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$521 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−61% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$49,254 observed annual earnings · 2 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

Follow earnings over time and inspect the cohort behind each federal measure.

Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5Not available → Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
13Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
NEW FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTEXT

Size, aid and an earnings floor.

The Department of Education’s 2026 informational preview adds current program participation and a preliminary earnings comparison. It does not make a final eligibility determination.

62Students receiving federal aid2024–25 Title IV enrollment
Not reportedFederal-aid completers2024–25 program completers
43Pell Grant recipients2024–25 program count
28Federal loan borrowers2024–25 unduplicated count
39.5%Federal-aid non-completion rate2022–23 program cohort · 15 non-completers
Preliminary federal earnings benchmark$32,989Informational preview, not a final accountability result
Observed year-4 earnings$49,254$16,265 above the preliminary benchmark

Source: U.S. Department of Education PPD:2026 informational preview. Program categories use OPEID, four-digit field and credential level; federal-aid counts do not represent every enrolled student. Completion and employment measures use older cohorts shown above and are not combined into the payoff estimate.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$9,735

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$49,254

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

ADDITIONAL WORKFORCE PROGRAM REPORTS

5 related offerings reported to the Department of Labor

These provider-reported records add named prices, completion and employment context where available. They describe a separate workforce-program cohort and may include non-degree training, so they are not blended into the College Scorecard earnings or DegreeVerdict ROI.

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) · CIP 52.0202

Purchasing Management (Online BPPURM-01)

Reported price
$2,295
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Project Management Professional (PMP) · CIP 52.0211

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep (Exam voucher included)

Reported price
$2,544
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Human Resources Professional Certification · CIP 52.0201

Human Resources Professional Exam Prep with Exam Voucher - Live Online (PTSY0015E)

Reported price
$2,659
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
75.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$6,606
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Six Sigma Black Belt · CIP 52.0211

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Prep Online with exam (PTBUS3003)

Reported price
$2,870
Completion
Not reported
Employed in Q2
Not reported
Q2 quarterly earnings
Not available
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Bachelor of Science · CIP 52.0206

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Reported price
$44,512
Completion
41.0%
Employed in Q2
50.0%
Q2 quarterly earnings
$9,166
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Program year 2022. Quarterly earnings are not annual salary. Suppressed values appear as “Not reported.” Source: U.S. Department of Labor TrainingProviderResults.gov. Showing 5 of 5 related records.
WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$9,735Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$22,233Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE96.4%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE40.2%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

Not availableYear 1
$49,254Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,105
Estimated loan paymentNot available
13borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$49,254 vs. $48,733

$521 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$85,950 median wageTN estimate · 1,260 jobs · 25-1011$65,060–$132,980 middle 50% of TN wages+5.9% projected U.S. growth · 7,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeManagers, All Other$99,430 median wageTN estimate · 17,510 jobs · 11-9199$66,580–$135,510 middle 50% of TN wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 100,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeAdministrative Services Managers$127,410 median wageTN estimate · 8,170 jobs · 11-3012$95,860–$166,390 middle 50% of TN wages+5.2% projected U.S. growth · 22,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeIndustrial Production Managers$119,430 median wageTN estimate · 6,310 jobs · 11-3051$92,090–$155,240 middle 50% of TN wages+2.6% projected U.S. growth · 17,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical and Health Services Managers$107,120 median wageTN estimate · 14,160 jobs · 11-9111$84,200–$144,560 middle 50% of TN wages+24.2% projected U.S. growth · 62,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeGeneral and Operations Managers$106,970 median wageTN estimate · 63,720 jobs · 11-1021$72,500–$163,820 middle 50% of TN wages+5.0% projected U.S. growth · 285,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNatural Sciences Managers$124,530 median wageTN estimate · 880 jobs · 11-9121$96,630–$180,570 middle 50% of TN wages+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFacilities Managers$106,730 median wageTN estimate · 2,580 jobs · 11-3013$85,100–$134,130 middle 50% of TN wages+4.6% projected U.S. growth · 14,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100,740 median wageTN estimate · 4,910 jobs · 11-3071$70,640–$139,740 middle 50% of TN wages+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 18,300 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentProject Management Specialists$85,890 median wageTN estimate · 20,780 jobs · 13-1082$70,220–$112,350 middle 50% of TN wages+6.7% projected U.S. growth · 76,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeLogisticians$71,280 median wageTN estimate · 4,990 jobs · 13-1081$49,710–$91,970 middle 50% of TN wages+17.6% projected U.S. growth · 26,600 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,390 median wageTN estimate · 49,870 jobs · 43-1011$52,370–$84,840 middle 50% of TN wages+0.1% projected U.S. growth · 127,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
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$6,928 higher earnings · $3,351 lower annual net price

Earnings
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Debt
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Annual net price
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Gallatin, TN

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$4,655 higher earnings · $1,933 lower annual net price

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Debt
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Annual net price
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Memphis, TN

Southwest Tennessee Community College

$4,981 lower annual net price

Earnings
$47,286
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
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Nashville, TN

Nashville State Community College

$2,958 lower annual net price

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$45,965
Debt
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Annual net price
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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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