American Public University System
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at American Public University System, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 60th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at American Public University System
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Military Science and Operational Studies | $55,351 | $103,706 | +3% | — | — | $18,188 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,161 | $94,768 | +7% | #211 of 966 | #30 | $16,093 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $48,094 | $89,871 | +10% | #11 of 61 | #2 | $26,612 |
| Fire Protection | $73,302 | $87,428 | +1% | #10 of 19 | #7 | $23,688 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $64,133 | $86,599 | +44% | #2 of 87 | #1 | $22,282 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,588 | $86,275 | +1% | #41 of 99 | #16 | $26,841 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,763 | $81,056 | +28% | #38 of 565 | #9 | $21,728 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $68,210 | $80,417 | -13% | #293 of 459 | #175 | $25,852 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,059 | $79,734 | +50% | #13 of 476 | #6 | — |
| Homeland Security | $62,340 | $77,122 | +10% | #6 of 33 | #2 | $24,942 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,687 | $75,722 | +11% | #221 of 1176 | #54 | $22,988 |
| Applied Mathematics | $54,697 | $73,845 | -19% | #35 of 45 | #25 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,409 | $69,546 | +26% | #38 of 660 | #2 | $20,888 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $54,563 | $65,830 | +8% | #29 of 67 | #15 | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $65,639 | — | — | — | — | $43,268 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $48,142 | $65,510 | -2% | #63 of 118 | #21 | $14,947 |
| Philosophy | — | $64,098 | +18% | #22 of 86 | #5 | — |
| Marketing | $53,578 | $63,469 | -8% | #328 of 516 | #122 | $31,530 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,688 | $62,358 | -18% | #672 of 796 | #425 | $36,282 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $46,109 | $61,532 | -1% | #21 of 39 | #6 | $30,518 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,381 | $60,134 | +10% | #118 of 610 | #29 | $25,250 |
| History | $35,198 | $59,793 | +18% | #60 of 459 | #18 | $30,321 |
| Public Health | $47,100 | $59,240 | +1% | #93 of 215 | #28 | $30,640 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $50,260 | $57,618 | +5% | #97 of 265 | #15 | $24,306 |
| Security Science and Technology | $49,622 | $57,237 | -1% | #26 of 45 | #9 | $32,062 |
| Psychology | $39,655 | $54,707 | +8% | #264 of 1027 | #35 | $27,550 |
| Sociology | $47,633 | $54,432 | +3% | #179 of 462 | #25 | $21,693 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $48,336 | +17% | #21 of 45 | #8 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,347 | $47,294 | -3% | #83 of 172 | #17 | $35,082 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $37,174 | $46,000 | -19% | #119 of 137 | #88 | $31,334 |
| English Language and Literature | $37,602 | $43,415 | -11% | #442 of 576 | #188 | $27,989 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The American Public University System Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $417,006
- Avg rent near campus: $1,910/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 25438 (4.9% cap, Ranson)
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🏆 Where American Public University System Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $8,400 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from American Public University System's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology