Master’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education Administration
Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Education Administration Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 236 people earned their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration. This earns it the #276 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult and continuing education administration at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 67 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Education Administration Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for adult and continuing education administration students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration. About 72.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 66 |
| Women | 170 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing education administration master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Education Administration Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in adult and continuing education administration. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
University of Phoenix - Arizona tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from UOPX - Arizona. About 79% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from NC State. About 53% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina A & T State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing education administration. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from NC A&T. Of these students, 82% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northern Illinois University. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from NIU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
East Carolina University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing education administration. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from ECU. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Carroll University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing education administration. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from Carroll U.
The 7th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from Central Michigan. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arkansas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing education administration. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from UARK. Of these students, 46% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing education administration. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from UCO. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Coppin State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing education administration. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,933 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing education administration from Coppin. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing education administration that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 18,267 |
| Higher Education Administration | 3,339 |
| Other Educational Administration | 1,046 |
| Curriculum Administration | 510 |
| Elementary & Jr High Administration | 437 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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