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American Public University System
Charles Town, WVPrivate For-ProfitTown Setting
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Overview & Identity
American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in the town setting of Charles Town, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 40.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
40.1K (Very Large)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing30% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$9,597
In-State Tuition$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition$8,400
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
12%
Take Loans
23%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$32,917
+35% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,409
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,282
Est. Monthly Payment
$111/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
64%
Men36%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 64% men and 36% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
53%
Part-Time Share
91%
Avg Family Income
$27,770
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,755
Earnings 5yr: $116,618
Debt:
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,940
Earnings 5yr: $101,501
Debt:
Military Science and Operational Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,706
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $19,531
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,647
Earnings 5yr: $105,395
Debt:
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,729
Earnings 5yr: $109,839
Debt:
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,527
Earnings 5yr: $91,488
Debt:
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $95,322
Earnings 5yr: $96,648
Debt:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,768
Earnings 5yr: $82,848
Debt: $28,384
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,167
Earnings 5yr: $89,766
Debt:
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,871
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $30,810
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,135
Earnings 5yr: $78,388
Debt:
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,428
Earnings 5yr: $81,009
Debt: $19,434
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $87,252
Earnings 5yr: $57,598
Debt:
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,599
Earnings 5yr: $83,481
Debt: $13,125
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,275
Earnings 5yr: $94,292
Debt: $24,564
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,238
Earnings 5yr: $83,170
Debt:
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,725
Earnings 5yr: $86,537
Debt:
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,056
Earnings 5yr: $87,190
Debt: $18,304
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,417
Earnings 5yr: $73,927
Debt: $21,544
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,734
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $6,265
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