American Public University System Earns Second Great Place to Work Certification, Serves 90,000 Students
APEI•American Public University System earned Great Place to Work certification for a second consecutive year, reflecting improved survey results across all categories, including a notable uptick in employees looking forward to work. The institution supports nearly 90,000 global students, leveraging a strong people-first culture to drive retention, innovation and growth.
1. Certification Renewal
American Public University System secured Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row based entirely on positive employee feedback, underscoring sustained commitment to a high-trust, people-first culture.
2. Survey Performance Improvements
The university improved results across every measured survey category compared with 2025, with a significant rise in the proportion of staff reporting they look forward to coming to work.
3. Scale and Student Impact
APUS serves nearly 90,000 students worldwide, leveraging its reinforced workplace culture to support student success, drive innovation in online education and strengthen its competitive position.




