Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 3,322 Associate, 7,010 Bachelor's, 2,851 Master's, 1 Doctorate (research), and 382 Post-BS Certificate were awareded by American Public University System.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate28283,322
Bachelor's53537,010
Master's38382,851
Doctorate (research)221
Post-BS Certificate3030382
Total19219214,167

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at American Public University System based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Certificate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Network and System Administration/Administrator$44,300
Business Administration and Management$41,900
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Business Administration and Management$40,000
Business/Commerce$38,100
Accounting$37,600
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Network and System Administration/Administrator$56,500
Homeland Security$53,400
Business Administration and Management$52,400
International/Global Studies$52,000
Political Science and Government$50,300
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician$81,400
Network and System Administration/Administrator$77,100
International/Global Studies$70,300
Homeland Security$66,700
Political Science and Government$66,300

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at American Public University System based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at American Public University System by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Post-Bachelor's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism (1 completers) 35 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric35-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (4 completers) 96 completers-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician25-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration6-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster4-
Computer Support Specialist61-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services (1 completers) 1 completers-
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 3 completers-
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 105 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant105-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies (1 completers) 30 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal30-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 1,537 completers$45,400
General Studies1,537-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (2 completers) 16 completers-
Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal14-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (4 completers) 227 completers$36,300
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies121-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting54-
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations52-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 683 completers-
Public Health44$27,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)639$36,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (8 completers) 543 completers$38,100
Business/Commerce165$38,100
Business Administration and Management239$40,000
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management45-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping35-
Restaurant/Food Services Management16-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)0-
Real Estate39-
Retailing and Retail Operations4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 46 completers-
History29-
Military History17-
Total3,322
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation (1 completers) 304 completers$41,100
Environmental Science304-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism (1 completers) 12 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (4 completers) 622 completers$48,900
Information Technology253-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance207-
Information Technology Project Management161-
Computer Support Specialist1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (1 completers) 16 completers-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 76 completers-
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician76-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (3 completers) 137 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies0$20,500
Child Care and Support Services Management0-
Early Childhood and Family Studies137-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature (1 completers) 72 completers$26,600
English Language and Literature72$26,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 111 completers-
General Studies111-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics (1 completers) 44 completers-
Computational and Applied Mathematics44-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (2 completers) 447 completers-
Intelligence388-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)59-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (3 completers) 186 completers-
Natural Sciences43-
International/Global Studies129$52,000
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (2 completers) 477 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management92-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science385-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 completers) 35 completers-
Philosophy15-
Religion/Religious Studies20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 315 completers$34,800
Psychology315$34,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (7 completers) 1,241 completers$47,800
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies518-
Securities Services Administration/Management114-
Fire Services Administration47-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Homeland Security350$53,400
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management168-
Forensic Science and Technology44-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (3 completers) 137 completers-
International Relations and Affairs0$42,500
Political Science and Government58$50,300
Sociology79$35,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving (1 completers) 0 completers-
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (5 completers) 371 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management32-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator22-
Public Health90$39,400
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse89-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)138-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (10 completers) 2,234 completers-
Business/Commerce177-
Business Administration and Management1,435$52,400
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management344-
Accounting75$37,000
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies42-
Hospitality Administration/Management42$39,100
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration12-
Management Science48-
Marketing/Marketing Management51$39,200
Retailing and Retail Operations8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 103 completers-
History79$42,600
Military History24-
Total7,010
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation (2 completers) 106 completers$53,900
Environmental Studies0-
Natural Resources Management and Policy106-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 135 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance135-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (5 completers) 45 completers$44,400
Education30$44,400
Educational Leadership and Administration4$51,800
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0$43,700
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 60 completers-
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician60$81,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 27 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies27-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (1 completers) 188 completers-
Intelligence188-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (1 completers) 94 completers-
International/Global Studies94$70,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (2 completers) 205 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness117$52,000
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management88-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 100 completers$43,800
Psychology100$43,800
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (4 completers) 401 completers$65,400
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies133-
Securities Services Administration/Management33-
Homeland Security118$66,700
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management117-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (2 completers) 79 completers-
Public Administration71$60,200
Public Policy Analysis8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (3 completers) 49 completers-
International Relations and Affairs0$64,600
Political Science and Government41$66,300
Sociology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving (1 completers) 0 completers-
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (4 completers) 149 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management55-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator9-
Public Health65$54,500
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse20-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (5 completers) 1,016 completers-
Business Administration and Management782$64,600
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management145-
Accounting25$55,000
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies33-
Management Science31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 154 completers-
History89$49,700
Military History36-
History (other)29-
Total2,851
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (1 completers) 1 completers-
Strategic Intelligence1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 0 completers-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)0-
Total1
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation (3 completers) 45 completers-
Environmental Studies29-
Natural Resources Management and Policy6-
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 20 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance17-
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (4 completers) 10 completers-
Education0-
Educational Leadership and Administration2-
Educational/Instructional Technology4-
Education (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 10 completers-
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (2 completers) 28 completers-
Strategic Intelligence28-
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (2 completers) 22 completers-
International/Global Studies14-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (1 completers) 16 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (4 completers) 57 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration9-
Securities Services Administration/Management14-
Homeland Security6-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management28-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (6 completers) 110 completers-
Business/Commerce3-
Business Administration and Management62-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management24-
Accounting2-
Organizational Behavior Studies11-
Executive/Career Coaching8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 53 completers-
History29-
Military History19-
History (other)5-
Total382