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General Education at American Public University System

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, take a look at what American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 general education graduations were recorded at American Public University System.

Studying Online at American Public University System

American Public University System delivers its programs entirely online, so General Education coursework can be completed remotely.

General Education Rankings at American Public University System

Rankings can help you compare American Public University System’s General Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	West Virginia	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#8 of 9
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 87
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#81 of 87
Best Value	Nationwide	#131 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#390 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from American Public University System

Students who complete American Public University System’s General Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,959
2 years	$44,244
3 years	$45,170
4 years	$50,556
5 years	$55,181

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Education graduates from American Public University System earn a median of $50,556, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Education graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at American Public University System are 61% women (20) and 39% men (13).

General Education Master’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 33 master’s general education graduates at American Public University System, 61% were women (20) and 39% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	6
Asian	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of General Education master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at American Public University System

This General Education program at American Public University System includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	33

Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates

Graduates of the General Education program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.