Non-Professional Legal Studies at American Public University System
If you plan to study Non-Professional Legal Studies, consider the program at 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 114 non-professional legal studies degrees were granted at American Public University System.
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Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System
American Public University System is a fully online institution, so Non-Professional Legal Studies coursework can be completed remotely.
Non-Professional Legal Studies Rankings at American Public University System
These rankings give you a sense of how American Public University System’s Non-Professional Legal Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 87 |
Earnings for Non-Professional Legal Studies Graduates from American Public University System
Graduates of American Public University System’s Non-Professional Legal Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,295 |
| 2 years | $50,183 |
| 3 years | $48,953 |
| 4 years | $52,005 |
| 5 years | $60,106 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates from American Public University System take home a median $52,005, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates from American Public University System is $41,008.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates at American Public University System are 56% women (64) and 44% men (50).
Non-Professional Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 70 bachelor’s non-professional legal studies graduates at American Public University System, 61% were women (43) and 39% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Non-Professional Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Non-Professional Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Non-Professional Legal Studies Master’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 44 master’s non-professional legal studies graduates at American Public University System, 48% were women (21) and 52% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Non-Professional Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 45% of Non-Professional Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, below the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Non-Professional Legal Studies Concentrations at American Public University System
The Non-Professional Legal Studies program at American Public University System includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Studies | 114 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Non-Professional Legal Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Non-Professional Legal Studies program at American Public University System pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Non-Professional Legal Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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.
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