About Academic Programs

The American Public University System offers several options for undergraduate study: associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, undergraduate certificates, minors, and NanoCerts®. All degree programs include a general education component.  Associate degree programs require a minimum of 60 semester hours which must be completed within seven (7) years of the students’ first enrollment date. Bachelor’s degree programs require a minimum of 120 semester hours. Students are allowed ten (10) years from the date of first enrollment to complete a bachelor’s degree. Bachelors’ programs include general education, major and elective requirements; many offer an opportunity to focus on a specific area of concentration.

Program Completion Rates, Median Debt, and More

For more about the completion rates and median debt of students who completed each program, as well as other important information—visit www.APUS.edu/disclosure.