Academics at American Public University System

The Academic Picture

Heres a high-level look at academic life at American Public University System, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At 25 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at American Public University System is above the national average of 15 to 1. At American Public University System, 20% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Students at American Public University System can choose from 64 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at American Public University System are shown below:

The most popular majors at American Public University System, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at American Public University System, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether American Public University System offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (97% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into American Public University System

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at American Public University System — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at American Public University System — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at American Public University System — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at American Public University System — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at American Public University System — accreditation status and accrediting bodies