American Public University System is a for-profit institution based in Charles Town, WV offering fully online degree programs, accredited by HLC. With 40,074 students enrolled, it is one of the largest providers of online higher education in the United States.

Cost & Financial Aid

Published tuition is $8,400/year (in-state). The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,597/year. 25% of students receive Pell Grants.

For families earning under $30,000, the average net price drops to $9,335/year. Use the EFC Calculator to estimate your expected family contribution and potential aid.

Student Outcomes

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,409 ten years after enrollment, and $32,917 at the six-year mark.

The overall graduation rate is 55%. Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,743. The three-year loan repayment rate is 3078300%.

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Programs Overview

Nursing & Healthcare

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Nursing (BSN)
  • M.S. Nursing
  • RN to MSN

BSN and MSN online, nursing education and leadership graduate certs

Business & Management

Degree levels: Associates's, Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. Business
  • B.B.A. Business Administration
  • B.S. Accounting
  • B.S. Business Analytics
  • B.A. Entrepreneurship
  • B.A. Management
  • B.A. Marketing
  • M.A. Management
  • ...and 1 more programs

$360/credit undergrad tuition, extensive business specializations

Education & Teaching

Degree levels: Masters's

  • M.Ed. Teaching
  • M.Ed. Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. Higher Education Administration
  • M.Ed. Online Teaching
  • M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education

Multiple education specializations at masters level

Technology & Computer Science

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. Computer Science
  • B.S. Computer Science
  • B.S. Cybersecurity
  • B.S. Data Science
  • B.S. Artificial Intelligence
  • B.S. Information Technology
  • B.S. IT Management
  • M.S. Computer Science
  • ...and 2 more programs

AI and data science bachelors, strong IT/cyber pipeline

Criminal Justice

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. Criminal Justice
  • B.S. Criminal Justice
  • B.A. Homeland Security
  • B.S. Fire Science Management
  • M.A. Criminal Justice
  • M.A. Homeland Security

Heavy military/homeland security focus, intelligence studies unique niche

Psychology & Counseling

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. Psychology
  • B.A. Human Development and Family Studies
  • M.A. Psychology

Psychology at bachelors and masters level

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. English
  • B.A. History
  • B.A. Communication
  • B.A. Philosophy
  • B.A. Sociology
  • B.A. Political Science
  • B.A. Religion
  • M.A. History
  • ...and 1 more programs

Unusually broad liberal arts catalog for online school, military history specialty

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Program availability and costs are subject to change. Contact American Public University System directly for the most current information.