General Business & Commerce at American Public University System
If you plan to study General Business & Commerce, take a look at what American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 586 general business & commerce degrees were awarded at American Public University System.
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Online Class Availability at American Public University System
American Public University System is a fully online institution, so General Business & Commerce coursework can be completed remotely.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at American Public University System
Use these rankings to compare American Public University System’s General Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 567 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Business & Commerce graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Business & Commerce graduates at American Public University System are 29% women (171) and 71% men (415).
General Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 200 associate’s general business & commerce graduates at American Public University System, 39% were women (78) and 61% were men (122).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 40 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of General Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 50%.*
General Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System
Of the 381 bachelor’s general business & commerce graduates at American Public University System, 24% were women (90) and 76% were men (291).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 189 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 56 |
| Black / African American | 60 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 37 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish General Business & Commerce program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.