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American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by American Public University System is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering and security and law enforcement.
American Public University System is an open-admission school.
The school had 14,769 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at American Public University System are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The American Public University System is an accredited, licensed, proprietary, distance learning higher education organization aligned in two member institutions: American Military University and American Public University. We serve the nationĘs military and public service communities by providing superior, relevant, and affordable distance learning programs which prepare them for service and leadership in a diverse, global society."
More complete details are provided below.
American Public University System
111 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
General Phone: (877) 468-6268
http://www.apus.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 788 | international studies, general studies, history courses, history, international relations, political science, Near/Middle east studies, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 559 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, fire protection, security services management, fire services administration, fire-fighting, corrections administration, security and protective services, ... |
| Business and Management | 353 | business management, transportation management, marketing, human resources, logistics, human resources management, accounting, marketing studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 122 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 108 | computer and info science courses, computer security, webmastering, computer programming courses, computer support, computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | public administration, child development, human development and family studies, work and family studies, child care provider, family systems |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Transportation | 35 | aviation tech |
| Medicine | 35 | public health |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 18 | environmental studies |
| Law | 14 | legal studies, legal assistant |
| Engineering | 12 | military technologies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management |
| Media | 2 | organizational communications, communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | hazardous materials info systems tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | instructional media design, educational admin and supervision, early childhood education, education, school counseling |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for American Public University System in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,022 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 760 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 227 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 100 | 36 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 42 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, American Public University System had a total enrollment of 14,769 students (11,433 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
| Part-Time | 96 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charles Town, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
Financial Aid:
American Public University System participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3819300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $63,503 | 7 | $61,507 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $54,303 | 9 | $53,017 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $53,805 | 10 | $52,027 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $48,310 | 19 | $45,019 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 66 | $54,919 | 45 | $50,741 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Family Systems
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Public Administration
Work and Family Studies
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American History (United States)
Asian Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
European History
European Studies/Civilization
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections Administration
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Securities Services Administration/Management
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Public University System Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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