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After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$9.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
American Public University System at a glance
American Public University System is a private university in Charles Town, West Virginia with 50,715 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It has an open admission policy (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection). Its published tuition is $8,400 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $9,597 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 57% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 12% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $21,743 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in IT Administration and Management, master's ($111,755) and International/Globalization Studies, master's ($108,940) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$8,400
2024-25
Acceptance
Open admission
2024-25
Students
50,715
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,400
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,120
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $8,400
Net price (after aid): $9,597
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $9,335
$30k – $48k: $9,766
$48k – $75k: $8,951
$75k – $110k: $15,559
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $44,409
Median debt at graduation: $21,743
Est. monthly loan payment: $231
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 12%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedAmerican Public University System does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $73,934, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally. The Department uses the national figure for a college that mostly enrolls out-of-state students or operates in several states.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.7k below avg
Strong year-1 retention
97% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$8.4k
below avg
Net price
$9.6k
below avg
Pell
25%
Median debt
$21.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$44.4k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Fields of study
American Public University System reported conferring credentials in 66 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What American Public University System graduates earn, by program
American Public University System's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $75,722 four years after graduating, 11% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $61,687; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $22,988 in federal loans at this college (about $244 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $20,490 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
73 programs at American Public University System have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $75,722 | $68,257, +11% | $22,988 | $244/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Associate's | $63,895 | $44,125, +45% | $9,500 | $101/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $91,167 | $103,485, −12% | $37,330 | $425/mo |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Associate's | $51,579 | $48,027, +7% | $7,940 | $84/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $69,546 | $55,378, +26% | $20,888 | $221/mo |
| Homeland Security, Bachelor's | $77,122 | $70,193, +10% | $24,942 | $264/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $60,134 | $54,562, +10% | $25,250 | $268/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Bachelor's | $86,275 | $85,063, about the same | $26,841 | $285/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $57,618 | $55,012, +5% | $24,306 | $258/mo |
| Business Administration, Associate's | $65,318 | $48,733, +34% | $22,707 | $241/mo |
| Homeland Security, Master's | $96,527 | $96,660, about the same | $38,384 | $437/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $80,417 | $92,374, −13% | $25,852 | $274/mo |
Compare what Business Administration pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $80,130 in West Virginia.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $73,320 in West Virginia.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Undergraduate certificate | $63,677 | $47,440, +34% | $7,880 | $84/mo |
| Business, Associate's | $61,313 | $49,927, +23% | $21,625 | $229/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $70,509 | $62,033, +14% | $35,798 | $407/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $89,135 | $66,714, +34% | $37,330 | $425/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $54,707 | $50,706, +8% | $27,550 | $292/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Master's | $111,755 | $121,855, −8% | $41,147 | $468/mo |
| History, Master's | $63,247 | $55,360, +14% | $40,538 | $461/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $47,294 | $48,568, −3% | $35,082 | $372/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Associate's | $55,726 | $46,706, +19% | $24,003 | $254/mo |
| International/Globalization Studies, Bachelor's | $86,599 | $59,972, +44% | $22,282 | $236/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $59,793 | $50,680, +18% | $30,321 | $321/mo |
| International/Globalization Studies, Master's | $108,940 | $86,219, +26% | $29,812 | $339/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $79,734 | $53,072, +50% | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $94,768 | $88,910, +7% | $16,093 | $171/mo |
| Psychology, Master's | $66,047 | $64,711, about the same | $37,184 | $423/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Associate's | $38,583 | $34,184, +13% | $20,756 | $220/mo |
| Public Health, Bachelor's | $59,240 | $58,808, about the same | $30,640 | $325/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $89,871 | $82,073, +10% | $26,612 | $282/mo |
| Business Administration, Graduate certificate | $87,252 | $94,506, −8% | $35,590 | $405/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $54,432 | $52,657, +3% | $21,693 | $230/mo |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Bachelor's | $61,532 | $61,959, about the same | $30,518 | $324/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $43,415 | $48,590, −11% | $27,989 | $297/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $62,358 | $76,194, −18% | $36,282 | $385/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $79,601 | $82,751, −4% | $46,258 | $526/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $85,238 | $81,408, +5% | $43,726 | $497/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Master's | $99,729 | $117,775, −15% | $31,709 | $361/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $81,056 | $63,293, +28% | $21,728 | $230/mo |
| Fire Protection, Associate's | $77,650 | $73,589, +6% | — | — |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $63,469 | $69,303, −8% | $31,530 | $334/mo |
| Security Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $57,237 | $57,805, about the same | $32,062 | $340/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Undergraduate certificate | $33,911 | $31,135, +9% | $7,125 | $76/mo |
| Homeland Security, Associate's | $63,213 | $58,829, +7% | — | — |
| Fire Protection, Bachelor's | $87,428 | $86,436, about the same | $23,688 | $251/mo |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies, Master's | $67,802 | $65,153, +4% | $42,053 | $478/mo |
| Real Estate, Associate's | $53,534 | $40,327, +33% | $28,500 | $302/mo |
| History, Graduate certificate | $61,512 | $64,756, −5% | $59,160 | $673/mo |
| Public Health, Associate's | $39,409 | $43,759, −10% | $23,990 | $254/mo |
| Communication, Associate's | $42,077 | $43,243, −3% | $13,011 | $138/mo |
| Applied Mathematics, Bachelor's | $73,845 | $91,532, −19% | — | — |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $46,000 | $56,726, −19% | $31,334 | $332/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $65,830 | $61,027, +8% | — | — |
| Education, Master's | $57,967 | $65,824, −12% | $38,967 | $443/mo |
| Political Science, Master's | $74,802 | $78,850, −5% | $37,101 | $422/mo |
| Accounting, Associate's | $47,537 | $47,660, about the same | $17,086 | $181/mo |
| IT Administration and Management, Undergraduate certificate | $78,217 | $52,615, +49% | $8,881 | $94/mo |
| Paralegal and Legal Support, Associate's | $39,259 | $44,669, −12% | $19,250 | $204/mo |
| Management Science, Master's | — | $124,807 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Master's | — | $65,716 | $44,003 | $501/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $82,725 | $95,833, −14% | $32,927 | $375/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | — | $120,193 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies, Bachelor's | $48,336 | $41,390, +17% | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | $64,098 | $54,455, +18% | — | — |
| Criminal Justice, Graduate certificate | — | $74,072 | $34,030 | $387/mo |
| Data Processing, Associate's | $63,673 | $51,859, +23% | $18,018 | $191/mo |
| International/Globalization Studies, Graduate certificate | $95,322 | $91,589, +4% | $25,298 | $288/mo |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Bachelor's | — | $75,399 | $43,268 | $459/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $56,370 | $60,111, −6% | — | — |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Master's | $77,714 | $74,607, +4% | $31,665 | $360/mo |
| Military Science and Operational Studies, Bachelor's | $103,706 | $101,117, +3% | $18,188 | $193/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $65,510 | $66,596, about the same | $14,947 | $158/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Master's | $100,647 | $95,627, +5% | $33,731 | $384/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About American Public University System
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- Where is American Public University System located?
- American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is American Public University System?
- American Public University System is a private university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- Is American Public University System open admission?
- Yes. American Public University System reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.
- What is the tuition at American Public University System?
- American Public University System's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,400 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend American Public University System?
- American Public University System reports total enrollment of approximately 50,715 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does American Public University System actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at American Public University System is approximately $9,597 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at American Public University System?
- American Public University System reports a graduation rate of approximately 57% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of American Public University System have?
- Students who borrowed at American Public University System left with a median of approximately $21,743 in federal loans, and about 12% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of American Public University System earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $44,409 for students who received federal financial aid at American Public University System. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about American Public University System?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with American Public University System.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from American Public University System earn?
- American Public University System's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $75,722 four years after graduating, 11% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $61,687; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $22,988 in federal loans at this college (about $244 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $20,490 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Liberal Arts and General Studies graduates from American Public University System earn?
- American Public University System's associate's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $63,895 four years after graduating, 45% above the $44,125 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $52,108; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $9,500 in federal loans at this college (about $101 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $6,125 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at American Public University System have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 54 programs at American Public University System with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were IT Administration and Management, master's ($111,755); International/Globalization Studies, master's ($108,940); and Military Science and Operational Studies, bachelor's ($103,706) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does American Public University System get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, American Public University System's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $73,934, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 66 fields American Public University System reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 4,180 | Graduate (1,674 graduate · 2,134 bachelor's · 280 associate · 92 certificate) |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,402 | Graduate (11 graduate · 40 bachelor's · 1,351 associate) |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1,172 | Graduate (261 graduate · 560 bachelor's · 265 associate · 86 certificate) |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1,062 | Bachelor's (349 bachelor's · 713 associate) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 912 | Graduate (205 graduate · 550 bachelor's · 144 associate · 13 certificate) |
| Homeland Security | 817 | Graduate (259 graduate · 457 bachelor's · 67 associate · 34 certificate) |
| Business/Commerce, General | 789 | Graduate (7 graduate · 510 bachelor's · 272 associate) |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 708 | Graduate (202 graduate · 492 bachelor's · 14 certificate) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 688 | Graduate (194 graduate · 494 bachelor's) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 566 | Graduate (272 graduate · 287 bachelor's · 7 certificate) |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 398 | Bachelor's |
| History | 364 | Graduate (191 graduate · 124 bachelor's · 49 associate) |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 329 | Graduate (18 graduate · 304 bachelor's · 7 certificate) |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 282 | Graduate (140 graduate · 142 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of American Public University System are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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