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An Online Associate Degree That’s Affordable & Flexible

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Your Online1 Associate Degree Is Within Reach, Without Limits

You recognize that an investment in education is an investment in yourself and your future. Yet finding the time and the will to make that investment can be challenging. That’s why earning an associate degree from American Public University (APU) may be your solution.

Earn credit for knowledge you already have with no-cost transfer credit opportunities. Benefit from relevant coursework and the convenience of an online associate degree. Plus, many APU associate programs can easily ladder up to an APU bachelor’s degree to advance your learning.

At APU, affordable tuition and the flexibility of monthly start dates help pave your path to academic achievement.

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Find Your Associate Program

Browse our 150+ associate and bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate programs to find your best fit. Enter programs of interest by filling in the “Search by Keyword” field.

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Ways to Save and Pay on Your Associate Degree

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
A Special Rate For Our Military
$250 Per Credit Hour*
APU gives all eligible undergraduate and master’s-level students a Preferred Military Rate.
University-Funded Grants
We offer a variety of tuition grants to help all achieve their academic goals. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

Making Quality Higher Education Within Reach

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Reflecting our commitment to deliver value.2

$360
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates. Request information to learn how you can save with one of our tuition grants.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.3

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Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

APU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.4

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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How We Help You Succeed

We’ve earned our reputation as a respected leader in online higher education by always making you—the student—our #1 priority.

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Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.5

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Save Time

Associate degree students can transfer up to 45 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, and professional training. We also consider ACE-evaluated training and credits by exam.6

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Be in Control

You can quickly turn your ambitions into reality because classes begin every month. Most classes are 8 weeks long.

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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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Supportive

All students have access to our advisors who are available six days a week, as well as our robust catalog of mental health resources, including TalkCampus, a real-time, professionally monitored peer support app.

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Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 18 students.

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Jovanka Rodriguez

"I really didn't think that an online platform was going to work for me, because I'm such a visual learner. In truth, it was the best option for me to be able to balance my work, life, and personal time."7

Jovanka Rodriguez | MA, Management
JoAnna Liming

"The faculty are just phenomenal. If you had a question, you sent them an email or a chat message. They responded practically right away."8

JoAnna Liming | BS, Information Technology
Bryan Mogaru

"I grew up wanting to fight the bad guys. With my education now, I know how they think. I’ll be able to catch the bad guys. I see myself making a difference in the world."9

Bryan Mogaru | BA, Homeland Security, MS, Cybersecurity

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Classes begin May 4.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.10