American Public University System

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,840

2021 Average Net Price

$11,916

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.44%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

48,298

6.34% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.6%

193 Graduates

About

American Public University System is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Public University System were General Studies (1,712 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (604 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (237 degrees).

In 2021, 14,306 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Public University System. 35.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,891 degrees), 3.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,223 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Public University System is $6,840, which is $−16,344 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at American Public University System is $6,840, which is $−16,344 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,916.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending American Public University System received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,840

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at American Public University System was $6,840. The cost of tuition at American Public University System is $−16,344 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of American Public University System (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,916

2021 Value

3.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Public University System had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,916. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Public University System grew by 3.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Public University System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,608

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Public University System was of $7,608 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.71% between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Public University System (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at American Public University System received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.99% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Public University System (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.44%

2019 Default Rate

234

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Public University System was 2.44%, which represents 234 out of the 9587 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Public University System had a total enrollment of 48,298 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Public University System is 3,062 students and the part-time enrollment is 45,236. This means that 6.34% of students enrolled at American Public University System are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Public University System, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 4.49% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 0.938% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.598% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Public University System in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.9%), followed by White Female (25.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.2%), followed by White Female (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

6.34%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Public University System in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48,298 students. The full-time enrollment at American Public University System is 3,062 and the part-time enrollment is 45,236. This means that 6.34% of students enrolled at American Public University System are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Public University System (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Public University System was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), American Public University System had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Public University System (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
24,132 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,803 enrolled students
Black or African American
7,493 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Public University System is 50% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 4.49% Two or More Races, 2.78% Asian, 0.938% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.598% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4,003 students (8.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 4,206 fewer women than men received degrees from American Public University System. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Public University System is white (7,891 degrees awarded). There were 3.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2223 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Public University System is General Studies (1,712 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (604 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (237 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Public University System, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (793 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (490 degrees), and Protective Services (1,997 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Elementary & middle school teachers (154,507 people), Police officers (139,866 people), Other managers (135,734 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (129,858 people), and Secondary school teachers (75,843 people).

The most specialized majors at American Public University System in 2021 are Applied Sciences (793 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (490 degrees), Protective Services (1,997 degrees), History (398 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (683 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at American Public University System are Applied Sciences (793 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (490 degrees), Protective Services (1,997 degrees), History (398 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (683 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Public University System are Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,783 people), Elementary & secondary schools (346,007 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (163,631 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (132,870 people), and Legal services (113,001 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Public University System.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
1,273 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
447 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
378 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at American Public University System was General Business Administration & Management with 1,273 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at American Public University System according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

9,256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,050

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9,256 degrees were awarded to men at American Public University System, which is 1.83 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,050).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Public University System by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1840 degrees were awarded to men at American Public University System in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.01 times more than the 914 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 914 degrees were awarded to men at American Public University System in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.497 times less than the 1840 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from American Public University System completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Public University System is Male and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.29% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,891 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,223 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,863 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Public University System is white (7,891 degrees awarded). There were 3.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2223 degrees).

7.63% of degree recipients (1,092 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
5,307 degrees awarded
White Female
2,584 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1,252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Public University System is white male (5,307 degrees awarded). There were 2.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2584 degrees).

Operations

American Public University System employs 148 Associate professors, 84 Instructors and 55 Assistant professors. Most academics at American Public University System are Female Associate professor (78), Male Associate professor (70), and Female Instructor (49).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Public University System are: Management, with 162 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 133 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 123 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$119M

2021 Salaries

9.97%

growth from 2020

In 2021, American Public University System paid a median of $119M in salaries, a 9.97% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22M

Instructional Salaries

338

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Public University System paid a total of $22M to 338 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

148 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

162 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Public University System were Associate professor with 148 employees, Instructor with 84 employees, and Assistant professor with 55 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Public University System were Management with 162 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 133 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 123 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Public University System was Female Associate professor with 78 employees, Male Associate professor with 70 employees, and Female Instructor with 49 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Public University System.