Business/Commerce at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Associate's Degree · about 214 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in business/commerce earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 42 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA | $61,596 | $62,644 | #43 | $44,626 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $61,596 | $62,644 | #44 | $44,626 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $61,596 | $62,644 | #45 | $44,626 |
| 45 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $61,313 | $72,537 | #4 | $44,027 |
| 46 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $61,192 | $64,520 | #19 | $49,530 |
| 47 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $61,110 | $56,208 | #70 | — |
| 48 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $60,724 | $58,004 | #65 | — |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $77,650 | — | #10 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,318 | $47,518 | #21 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $63,895 | $52,108 | #5 of 947 |
| Data Processing | $63,673 | $44,801 | #1 of 21 |
| Homeland Security | $63,213 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,726 | $46,978 | #65 of 426 |
| Real Estate | $53,534 | $43,251 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $51,579 | $41,350 | #4 of 12 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,537 | $42,509 | #136 of 225 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,077 | — | #31 of 53 |
| Public Health | $39,409 | $36,794 | #14 of 14 |
| Legal Support Services | $39,259 | $40,049 | #98 of 109 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $38,583 | $16,558 | #27 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,027 one year after graduating and $61,313 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, American Public University System ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,625.
← All data for American Public University System · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.