Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,404
74th percentile
80th percentile in West Virginia

Earnings Distribution

How American Public University System graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
American Public University System$62,404$50,556-19%
California State University-Dominguez Hills$68,117$87,949+29%
California State University-Fresno$56,649$84,099+48%
West Virginia University$46,329$46,547+0%
Concord University$47,257$45,632-3%

Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia

Education masters's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
American Public University SystemCharles Town$8,400$62,404$50,556โ€”โ€”
Marshall UniversityHuntington$8,942$49,939โ€”โ€”โ€”
Concord UniversityAthens$9,700$47,257$45,632โ€”โ€”
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown$9,648$46,329$46,547โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$56,157โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At American Public University System, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.