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Earn Your Associate Degree Online at a University Committed to You

Our military heritage is the foundation for our commitment to serve. American Military University (AMU) is open to all—proudly educating servicemembers, as well as defense, public safety, and other service-driven professionals seeking a quality, career-relevant associate degree.

As you search for an AA, AS, AAS, or other associate degree, consider why 200,000+ alumni and students have chosen AMU to reach their learning goals:

  • Affordable tuition with $0 application, $0 ebooks, and $0 transfer credit evaluations
  • Online course convenience, featuring weekly class schedules and no set login times
  • Monthly class start dates for flexibility and control
  • Efficient learning—many AMU associate degrees can be stacked for next-step learning toward an AMU bachelor’s degree.

You may also have work or military experience that can be applied as transfer credit toward your associate degree. AMU awards up to 45 credits in transfer credit toward an associate degree.

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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.

AMU Gives You the Freedom to Learn

72%
Have graduated with no APUS-incurred student loan debt

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Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates. Request information to learn how you can save with one of our tuition grants.

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Out-Of-Pocket Tuition Possible

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

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Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU 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

Our roots are in the military, but we are open to all. Here’s why 135,000+ have chosen AMU.

Convenient

Our online courses feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Associate degree students can transfer up to 45 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 18 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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