American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Private for-profit · 40,074 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$41K
In-state tuition
$8K
Out-of-state tuition
$8K
Graduation rate
60%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$10K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $20K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $49K |
| Undergraduate composition | 44% White · 18% Black · 20% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.apus.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $75K | $12K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $65K | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $63K | $20K |
| Fire Protection. | $62K | $22K |
| International/Globalization Studies. | $57K | $13K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $56K | $19K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $54K | $18K |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $54K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $52K | $23K |
| Homeland Security. | $52K | $22K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $49K | $16K |
| History. | $49K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — WV
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem University | $12K | 24% | $10K | $42K |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | $15K | 77% | $9K | $37K |
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | $22K | — | $8K | $33K |
| Huntington School of Beauty Culture | — | — | $6K | $20K |
| International Beauty School | — | — | $7K | $23K |
| Morgantown Beauty College Inc | — | — | $6K | $30K |
| Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy | — | — | $6K | $24K |
| Charleston School of Beauty Culture | — | — | $6K | $24K |
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