Doctor’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education
Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 128 people earned their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 115th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult and continuing ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 656 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 128 |
| Graduate Certificate | 119 |
| Basic Certificate | 12 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing ed majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for adult and continuing ed majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. About 71.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 92 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 63 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Teachers College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Penn State University Park.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Texas A&M College Station. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ball State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Ball State. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UGA. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Oregon State. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from K -State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UCONN. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of Oklahoma.
The 11th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida International University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from FIU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from NSU. Of these students, 69% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Louisiana State University. 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 ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Elementary Education | 51 |
| Teacher Education | 26 |
| Secondary Education | 24 |
| Early Childhood Education | 20 |
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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