Is American Public University System worth it?
American Public University System is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Charles Town, West Virginia (small town). It awarded 15,883 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, general studies and health professions and related clinical sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$57,877
Median earnings 4 years after
$70,107
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,409
Average net price
$9,597
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
15,883
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
40,074
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $61,687 | $75,722 | 938 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,658 | $91,167 | 767 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $57,409 | $69,546 | 334 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $66,588 | $86,275 | 303 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $52,108 | $63,895 | 282 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | $62,340 | $77,122 | 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $51,381 | $60,134 | 260 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $50,260 | $57,618 | 217 |
| Homeland Security | Master's | $77,276 | $96,527 | 201 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Master's | $84,526 | $108,940 | 198 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $68,210 | $80,417 | 163 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,655 | $54,707 | 160 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $64,133 | $86,599 | 158 |
| History | Master's | $56,621 | $63,247 | 149 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate | $41,350 | $51,579 | 145 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1,547 |
| General Studies | Associate | 1,444 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 1,155 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate | 654 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | Bachelor's | 497 |
| Intelligence, General | Bachelor's | 479 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 446 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 386 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 381 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | 362 |
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Sources: federal figures for American Public University System. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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