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Accounting at American Public University System

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

American Public University System is located in Charles Town, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 147 accounting degrees were awarded at American Public University System.

Studying Online at American Public University System

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

Accounting Rankings at American Public University System

These rankings give you a sense of how American Public University System’s Accounting program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#98 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#193 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#377 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#967 of 1,145

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#98 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#193 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#377 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#967 of 1,145

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	West Virginia	#4 of 6
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#98 of 265
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#193 of 265
Best Value	Nationwide	#377 of 1,141
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#967 of 1,145

Earnings for Accounting Graduates from American Public University System

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,351
2 years	$42,385
3 years	$46,391
4 years	$49,445
5 years	$61,892

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Accounting graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $49,445, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Accounting graduates from American Public University System stands at $29,122.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Accounting graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Accounting graduates at American Public University System are 48% women (70) and 52% men (77).

Accounting Associate’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 47 associate’s accounting graduates at American Public University System, 51% were women (24) and 49% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 49% of Accounting associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 46%.*

Accounting Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 71 bachelor’s accounting graduates at American Public University System, 52% were women (37) and 48% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	10
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 41% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 35%.*

Accounting Master’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 25 master’s accounting degrees awarded at American Public University System, 32% were women (8) and 68% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	5
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Accounting Concentrations at American Public University System

The Accounting program at American Public University System breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Accounting	100
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping	47

Highest-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates

Students who finish Accounting program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Treasurers and Controllers	$162,461
Investment Fund Managers	$157,819
Financial Risk Specialists	$127,364
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Financial Examiners	$117,139
Financial and Investment Analysts	$82,666
Budget Analysts	$80,859
Accountants and Auditors	$79,222
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$77,212
Financial Managers	$75,665

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.