Legal Support Services at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Associate's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in legal support services earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System Compares for Legal Support Services
All 109 colleges reporting legal support services 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 | South Coast College Orange, CA | $66,628 | $60,627 | #5 | $44,536 |
| 2 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $64,127 | $61,036 | #3 | $32,464 |
| 3 | Plaza College Forest Hills, NY | $62,067 | $59,075 | #12 | $29,454 |
| 4 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $60,091 | $63,359 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $60,004 | $60,357 | #7 | $42,463 |
| 6 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $59,641 | $63,480 | #1 | $44,783 |
| 7 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $58,863 | $53,561 | #19 | $29,569 |
| 8 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $58,598 | $59,577 | #10 | $46,216 |
| 9 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $58,446 | $60,660 | #4 | $28,803 |
| 10 | Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $58,398 | $59,391 | #11 | — |
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| 95 | Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI | $40,003 | $41,625 | #86 | $30,998 |
| 96 | Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY | $40,003 | $38,075 | #103 | $30,998 |
| 97 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $39,884 | $42,788 | #80 | $34,981 |
| 98 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $39,259 | $46,446 | #64 | $40,049 |
| 99 | Center for Advanced Legal Studies Houston, TX | $38,920 | $39,570 | #94 | $27,585 |
| 100 | West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown, WV | $38,815 | $45,920 | #65 | $31,930 |
| 101 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $38,297 | $40,762 | #89 | — |
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 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | $61,313 | $44,027 | #45 of 205 |
| 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 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $38,583 | $16,558 | #27 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System legal support services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,049 one year after graduating and $39,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for legal support services?
Among 109 colleges reporting earnings for legal support services graduates, American Public University System ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is legal support services at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for legal support services ($44,669), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.