Graduate Certificates in Adult & Continuing Education
Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 119 people earned their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 158th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing ed majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for adult and continuing ed majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 83 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 77 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 18 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from NC State.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. 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, 11 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UCO. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UCONN. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Colorado State. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from K -State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from WKU. About 40% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UNCW. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from VCU. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Troy University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from TROY.
Buffalo State is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Buffalo State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American College of Education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from American College of Education.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from GMU.
Hamline University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Hamline.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Eastern Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from EIU.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from IU Bloomington. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Maine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from University of Southern Maine. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing ed that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 1,708 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 1,708 |
| Teacher Education | 974 |
| Elementary Education | 723 |
| Secondary Education | 427 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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