General Public Health at American Public University System
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Public Health, consider the program at American Public University System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 188 general public health graduations were recorded 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 Public Health coursework can be completed remotely.
General Public Health Rankings at American Public University System
These rankings give you a sense of how American Public University System’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 280 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 280 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 280 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Public Health graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at American Public University System are 73% women (137) and 27% men (51).
General Public Health Associate’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 36 associate’s general public health degrees awarded at American Public University System, 75% were women (27) and 25% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of General Public Health associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 30%.*
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System
Of the 83 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at American Public University System, 72% were women (60) and 28% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 51% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, lower than the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 69 master’s general public health graduates at American Public University System, 72% were women (50) and 28% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 58% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at American Public University System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.