American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI – Get Free Report)’s share price gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday following a better than expected earnings announcement. American Public Education shares last traded at $48.32, with a volume of 50,127 shares traded. Get American Public Education alerts:Key American Public Education NewsHere are the key news stories impacting American Public Education this week:Wall Street Analysts Forecast GrowthA number of research firms have issued reports on APEI. American Public Education Company Profile(Get Free Report)American Public Education, Inc operates as a provider of online postsecondary education, offering degree and certificate programs through its wholly owned subsidiary, American Public University System (APUS). Recommended StoriesReceive News & Ratings for American Public Education Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for American Public Education and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.