In accordance with the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, each postsecondary educational institution must make available information regarding the types of graduate and professional education in which graduates of the institution’s four-year degree programs enrolled.

Using data from the National Student Clearinghouse, American Public University Students who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 2021 enrolled in graduate and professional programs in the following fields after their date of conferral:

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Information Technology
  • Informatics
  • Computer and Information Sciences,  Other
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Education, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Urban Education and Leadership
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • Engineering, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Materials Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Surveying Engineering
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  • Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Packaging Science
  • Solar Energy Technology/Technician
  • Linguistics
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Law
  • Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
  • American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
  • International Law and Legal Studies
  • Human Resources Law
  • Tribal/Indigenous Law
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Creative Writing
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Library and Information Science
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • Applied Statistics, General
  • Strategic Studies, General
  • Intelligence, General
  • Strategic Intelligence
  • Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
  • Space Systems Operations
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Systems Science and Theory
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Marine Sciences
  • Business Analytics
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Philosophy
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Missions/Missionary Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Psychology, General
  • Developmental and Child Psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Psychology, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Securities Services Administration/Management
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy Analysis, General
  • Social Work
  • Criminology
  • Geography
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • Geography, Other
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • National Security Policy Studies
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Photography
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Physician Assistant
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Trauma Counseling
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Optometry
  • Public Health, General
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
  • Medical Informatics
  • Nursing Education
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Nursing Administration
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Transportation/Mobility Management
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Financial Planning and Services
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Human Resources Development
  • Executive/Career Coaching
  • Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Information Resources Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Management Science
  • Business Statistics
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Real Estate
  • Construction Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • History, General
  • Military History
  • History, Other