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International Studies at American Public University System

If you plan to study International Studies, you may want to check out 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, 228 international studies graduations were recorded at American Public University System.

Studying Online at American Public University System

American Public University System operates as a distance-education institution, so International Studies coursework can be completed remotely.

International Studies Rankings at American Public University System

Rankings can help you compare American Public University System’s International Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#3 of 22
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 107

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from American Public University System

Those who finish American Public University System’s International Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,872
2 years	$66,183
3 years	$73,297
4 years	$82,951
5 years	$93,978

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $82,951, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Studies graduates from American Public University System is $13,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for International Studies graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, International Studies graduates at American Public University System are 29% women (65) and 71% men (163).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 95 bachelor’s international studies degrees awarded at American Public University System, 29% were women (28) and 71% were men (67).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	20
Black / African American	11
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, lower than the national average of 44%.*

International Studies Master’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 118 master’s international studies graduates at American Public University System, 27% were women (32) and 73% were men (86).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	66
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	17
Asian	5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of International Studies master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, below the national average of 36%.*

International Studies Doctoral Program at American Public University System

Among the 1 doctoral international studies graduates at American Public University System, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies doctoral degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 100% of International Studies doctoral degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 21%.*

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

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at American Public University System

This International Studies program at American Public University System includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	228

Best-Paid Careers for International Studies Graduates

Graduates of the International Studies program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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.