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General Psychology at American Public University System

If you plan to study General Psychology, 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.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 133 general psychology degrees were awarded at American Public University System.

Online Class Availability at American Public University System

American Public University System is a fully online institution, so General Psychology coursework can be completed remotely.

General Psychology Rankings at American Public University System

Rankings can help you compare American Public University System’s General Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	West Virginia	#3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#5 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 292
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#197 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#275 of 1,295
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#1090 of 1,305

Earnings for General Psychology Graduates from American Public University System

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,375
2 years	$45,696
3 years	$44,474
4 years	$52,184
5 years	$50,727

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General Psychology graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $52,184, 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 General Psychology graduates from American Public University System is $31,973.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Psychology graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.

Program-wide, General Psychology graduates at American Public University System are 75% women (100) and 25% men (33).

General Psychology Master’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 133 master’s general psychology degrees awarded at American Public University System, 75% were women (100) and 25% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	38
Asian	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	8

Minority students account for 47% of General Psychology master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 39%.*

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

More Specific General Psychology Concentrations at American Public University System

This General Psychology program at American Public University System offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Psychology	133

Highest-Paying Careers for General Psychology Graduates

Graduates of the General Psychology program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,479
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Neuropsychologists	$83,690
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Psychologists, All Other	$73,521

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.