Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $65,639 at American Public University System come in 20% above the national median of $54,790 for General Sales programs.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI General Sales programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in General Sales's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $43,268 represents roughly 8 months of the $65,639 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #13 of 26 General Sales programs, American Public University System scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.