American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia · Private, for-profit · 40,074 undergraduates
Of 73 programs with reported earnings, 72 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 85 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,335 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,766 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,951 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,559 |
| All families (average) | $9,597 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $75,722 | +$41,702 | clears the bar | $22,988 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $63,895 | +$29,875 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $91,167 | +$57,147 | clears the bar | $37,330 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Associate's Degree | $51,579 | +$17,559 | clears the bar | $7,940 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $69,546 | +$35,526 | clears the bar | $20,888 | 0.6 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's Degree | $77,122 | +$43,102 | clears the bar | $24,942 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $60,134 | +$26,114 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1 yr |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $86,275 | +$52,255 | clears the bar | $26,841 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,707 | +$20,687 | clears the bar | $27,550 | 1.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $57,618 | +$23,598 | clears the bar | $24,306 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $65,318 | +$31,298 | clears the bar | $22,707 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $80,417 | +$46,397 | clears the bar | $25,852 | 0.6 yrs |
| Homeland Security | Master's Degree | $96,527 | +$62,507 | clears the bar | $38,384 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $70,509 | +$36,489 | clears the bar | $35,798 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,677 | +$29,657 | clears the bar | $7,880 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 73 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.