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Public Administration at American Public University System

If you are interested in studying Public Administration, consider the program at American Public University System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 public administration degrees were granted at American Public University System.

Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System

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

Public Administration Rankings at American Public University System

Use these rankings to compare American Public University System’s Public Administration program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Value	West Virginia	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 75
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 258

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from American Public University System

Those who finish American Public University System’s Public Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,442
2 years	$63,749
3 years	$67,674
4 years	$79,706
5 years	$83,170

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public Administration graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $79,706, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Administration graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Administration graduates at American Public University System are 34% women (28) and 66% men (54).

Public Administration Master’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 82 master’s public administration degrees awarded at American Public University System, 34% were women (28) and 66% were men (54).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	46
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	11
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	10

Minority students account for 32% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, lower than the national average of 40%.*

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

More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at American Public University System

This Public Administration program at American Public University System breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Administration	82

Best-Paid Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Students who finish Public Administration program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Legislators	$167,600
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Chief Executives	$138,534
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321

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.