Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education is offered at 61 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education.
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Education Levels of Adult & Continuing Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 901 students earned theirAdult & Continuing Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Adult & Continuing Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 759 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 138 |
Earnings of Adult & Continuing Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Adult & Continuing Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Adult & Continuing Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 92 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Adult & Continuing Education students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Georgia. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Adult & Continuing Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 32,570 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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