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An Online Associate Degree That’s Affordable & Flexible

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Your Online 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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Helping You Save on Your Associate Degree

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for both undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Eligible family members include parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

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$350
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 seven 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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Classes begin May 6.

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