American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia · Private For-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$32,917
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Graduation Rate
54%
Annual Tuition
$8,400
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of American Public University System earn a median of $44,409 ten years after entry — 18% below the national median. In-state tuition $8,400.
At a Glance
Total Students
38,976
Retention Rate
94%
Faculty Ratio
25
Financial Aid
13%
Median Debt
$21,743
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Institution Overview
American Public University System is a private, for-profit institution with a large student body of 38,976. The university has a high retention rate of 93.6% and a graduation rate of 54.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $8,400, and 13.3% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $57,877. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $32,917, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,409. The median debt for graduates is $21,743.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$58k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$44k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, American Public University System graduates earn a median of $57,877. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $32,917. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $44,409. The median debt for graduates is $21,743.
American Public University System has a graduation rate of 54.3% and a retention rate of 93.6%. The acceptance rate is not provided. 13.3% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $8,400.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Homeland Security
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
History
Psychology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
International/Global Studies
Public Health
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business/Commerce, General
Accounting and Related Services
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)
Political Science and Government
Public Administration
Security Science and Technology
Fire Protection
Sociology
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Campus Location
Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV 25414
American Public University System is located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The campus is in a town setting.