Advanced Placement
How Many AP Courses Are There?
The Advanced Placement® Program offers 39 courses in a variety of disciplines, including, among others, art, science, math, and history. When deciding which AP® course to take, choose one based on the subjects you’re passionate about and do well in. And explore these themes to help you plan your journey with AP.
"There is a vast variety of AP courses that students can pick from. Getting college credit and being exposed to more advanced courses is incredibly important for your own growth. It may be a little challenging at first, but that’s OK. People only learn when they’re challenged. Think of taking AP courses as an investment in your own future."
Thomas, AP Alum
Explore 39 AP Courses
Learn more about each of the 39 AP courses by visiting their course and exam pages below.
- AP 2-D Art and Design
- AP 3-D Art and Design
- AP Art History
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Chemistry
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Drawing
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Environmental Science
- AP European History
- AP French Language and Culture
- AP German Language and Culture
- AP Human Geography
- AP Italian Language and Culture
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- AP Latin
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Music Theory
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- AP Precalculus
- AP Psychology
- AP Research
- AP Seminar
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- AP Statistics
- AP United States Government and Politics
- AP United States History
- AP World History: Modern
