American Public University System Online Programs

American Public University System is a Private, 4-years school located in Charles Town, WV. American Public University System is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. American Public University System offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.

  • Tuition & fees: $8,400
  • Online Students: 48,668
  • Online Programs: 151

American Public University System Online Programs Overview

American Public University System is a Private, 4-years school located in Charles Town, WV. American Public University System is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education. American Public University System offers the online degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate studies through Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at American Public University System is $8,400 when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The tuition per credit hour is $285 for all students. Total 48,668 students have enrolled in online degree programs exclusively at American Public University System.
American Public University System 2023 Online Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate: $8,400
Graduate: $8,160
Costs per Credit$285 Undergraduate
$370 Graduate
Online Students48,668
Graduation Rate55%
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
Online Programs151 programs
Offered Online ProgramsCertificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate

Who Accredits American Public University System

American Public University System is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/2006 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Online Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

American Public University System offers 151 online major programs Last year, total 13,442 students have earned their degrees/certificate through online at American Public University System. Next tables summarize the offered online major programs and its sub-programs at American Public University System.
Online Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 135
Speech Communication and Rhetoric135
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 496
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician125
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration16
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster14
Computer Support Specialist161
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 11
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)11
Engineering Technology [+] 13
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician13
Work and Family Studies [+] 1105
Child Care Provider/Assistant1105
Legal Studies [+] 130
Legal Assistant/Paralegal130
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 11,537
General Studies11,537
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 216
Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal114
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)12
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4227
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1121
Fire Services Administration10
Fire Science/Fire-fighting154
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations152
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2683
Public Health144
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1639
Business [+] 8543
Business/Commerce1165
Business Administration and Management1239
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management145
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping135
Restaurant/Food Services Management116
Human Resources Management and Services (other)10
Real Estate139
Retailing and Retail Operations14
History [+] 246
History129
Military History117
Total283,322
Online Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1304
Environmental Science1304
Communication and Journalism [+] 112
Speech Communication and Rhetoric112
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4622
Information Technology1253
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1207
Information Technology Project Management1161
Computer Support Specialist11
Engineering [+] 116
Electrical and Electronics Engineering116
Engineering Technology [+] 176
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician176
Work and Family Studies [+] 3137
Human Development and Family Studies10
Child Care and Support Services Management10
Early Childhood and Family Studies1137
English Language and Literature [+] 172
English Language and Literature172
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1111
General Studies1111
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 144
Computational and Applied Mathematics144
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 2447
Intelligence1388
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)159
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3186
Natural Sciences143
International/Global Studies1129
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis114
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2477
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management192
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1385
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 235
Philosophy115
Religion/Religious Studies120
Psychology [+] 1315
Psychology1315
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 71,241
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1518
Securities Services Administration/Management1114
Fire Services Administration147
Fire Science/Fire-fighting10
Homeland Security1350
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1168
Forensic Science and Technology144
Social Sciences [+] 3137
International Relations and Affairs10
Political Science and Government158
Sociology179
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 10
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5371
Health/Health Care Administration/Management132
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator122
Public Health190
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse189
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)1138
Business [+] 102,234
Business/Commerce1177
Business Administration and Management11,435
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1344
Accounting175
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies142
Hospitality Administration/Management142
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration112
Management Science148
Marketing/Marketing Management151
Retailing and Retail Operations18
History [+] 2103
History179
Military History124
Total526,940
Online Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2106
Environmental Studies10
Natural Resources Management and Policy1106
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1135
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1135
Education [+] 545
Education130
Educational Leadership and Administration14
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services10
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)16
Engineering Technology [+] 160
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician160
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 127
Humanities/Humanistic Studies127
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 1188
Intelligence1188
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 194
International/Global Studies194
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2205
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1117
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management188
Psychology [+] 1100
Psychology1100
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4401
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1133
Securities Services Administration/Management133
Homeland Security1118
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1117
Human Services [+] 279
Public Administration171
Public Policy Analysis18
Social Sciences [+] 349
International Relations and Affairs10
Political Science and Government141
Sociology18
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 10
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4149
Health/Health Care Administration/Management155
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator19
Public Health165
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse120
Business [+] 51,016
Business Administration and Management1782
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1145
Accounting125
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies133
Management Science131
History [+] 3154
History189
Military History136
History (other)129
Total372,808
Online Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 11
Strategic Intelligence11
Social Sciences [+] 10
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)10
Total21
Online Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 345
Environmental Studies129
Natural Resources Management and Policy16
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management110
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 320
Computer Programming, Specific Applications10
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance117
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster13
Education [+] 410
Education10
Educational Leadership and Administration12
Educational/Instructional Technology14
Education (other)14
Engineering Technology [+] 110
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician110
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences [+] 228
Strategic Intelligence128
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 222
International/Global Studies114
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis18
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 116
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management116
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 457
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration19
Securities Services Administration/Management114
Homeland Security16
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management128
Business [+] 6110
Business/Commerce13
Business Administration and Management162
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management124
Accounting12
Organizational Behavior Studies111
Executive/Career Coaching18
History [+] 353
History129
Military History119
History (other)15
Total29371

2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of American Public University System are $8,400 for undergraduate program. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees are $8,160. The tuition per credit hour of American Public University System is $285. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $370.
2022-2023 Online Degree Tuition at American Public University System
UndergraduateGraduate
Tuition & Fees$8,400$8,160
Cost Per Credit$285$370

Distance Learning Student Population

At online degree programs at American Public University System, 48,668 students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . Next table summarizes the student population enrolled in online programs at American Public University System.
Distance Learning Student Population at American Public University System
TotalEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Total48,66848,66800
Undergraduate39,20639,20600
Graduate9,4629,46200

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023