Education at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Master's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in education earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 67% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 149 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $58,122 | $63,492 | #92 | $49,949 |
| 150 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $58,059 | $59,029 | #138 | $56,157 |
| 151 | Quincy University Quincy, IL | $57,967 | $56,952 | #167 | $52,088 |
| 152 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $57,967 | $68,578 | #63 | $62,404 |
| 153 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $57,775 | $61,947 | #113 | — |
| 154 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $57,768 | $54,024 | #188 | $49,122 |
| 155 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $57,647 | $52,493 | #201 | $51,093 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,404 one year after graduating and $57,967 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, American Public University System ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,967.
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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.