How many employees work at American Public Education?
American Public Education, Inc. has 5,770 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -0.9%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About American Public Education
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is a provider of higher education dedicated to preparing students for excellence in service, leadership, and achievement. APEI is guided by a strong commitment to serving its students and the broader community. APEI offers respected, career-relevant, and affordable academic programs and services to students, universities, and partner organizations through our wholly owned subsidiaries American Public University System (APUS) – which encompasses American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU); National Education Seminars, Inc., known as Hondros College of Nursing; Rasmussen University (RU); and Graduate School USA. Together, APEI’s institutions serve adult learners worldwide and offer nearly 100 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, nursing, liberal arts, and more. APEI, through its subsidiaries, has established itself as one of the nation’s leading providers of online learning. Learn more about APEI and see why we are a respected leader in higher education. Visit our website, http://www.americanpubliceducation.com.
As of December 2025
American Public Education
workforce metrics
Headcount
5.8k
Avg. Salary
$69.5k
Tenure
6.7yr
Growth Rate
-0.9%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of American Public Education annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- American Public Education total number of employees in 2025 was 5,770, a 0.9% decline from 2024.
- American Public Education total number of employees in 2024 was 5,824, a 2.8% increase from 2023.
- American Public Education total number of employees in 2023 was 5,662, a 0.5% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of American Public Education annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- American Public Education active job postings in 2025 was 213, a 7.8% increase from 2024.
- American Public Education active job postings in 2024 was 197, a 40.2% decline from 2023.
- American Public Education active job postings in 2023 was 296, a 33.2% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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