American Public Education, Inc. provides online and on-campus postsecondary education services. It operates through the American Public Education and Hondros College of Nursing segments. The American Public Education segment reflects the operational activities of the company's subsidiary American Public University System, Inc., other corporate activities, and minority investments. The Hondros College of Nursing segment concerns health science and technology focused programs. The company was founded by James P. Etter in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, WV.