Legal Studies at American Public University System
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 114 legal studies degrees were granted at American Public University System.
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Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System
American Public University System operates as a distance-education institution, so Legal Studies coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Legal Studies graduates at American Public University System, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Legal Studies graduates at American Public University System are 56% women (64) and 44% men (50).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System
Of the 70 bachelor’s legal studies graduates at American Public University System, 61% were women (43) and 39% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 46% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, below the national average of 47%.*
Legal Studies Master’s Program at American Public University System
Among the 44 master’s legal studies graduates at American Public University System, 48% were women (21) and 52% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 45% of Legal Studies master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Students who finish Legal Studies program at American Public University System pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Legal Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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.