Master’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education
Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 656 people earned their master's degree in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 176th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing ed majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in adult and continuing ed. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 199 |
| Women | 457 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| White | 389 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 63 colleges that offer a master’s degree in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Kansas State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from K -State. Of these students, 63% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for adult and continuing ed students seekinga master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 86% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. 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, 48 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of Oklahoma. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Troy University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 16,400 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 $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from TROY. About 51% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of West Alabama. About 100% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Penn State University Park.
Cleveland State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 86% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 71% were women and 41% 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 master's degree is University of Houston - Victoria. Roughly 4,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from UH Victoria. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from NWOSU. Of these students, 19% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 22 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from UGA. About 83% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from UPenn. About 81% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Idaho comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from U of I. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Maine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 20 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of Southern Maine. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Waldorf University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Waldorf. About 61% of this group were women, and 24% 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 master's degrees 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, 18 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Teachers College. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Drake University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,009 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Drake. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Buffalo State. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Buffalo State. Of these students, 70% were women and 40% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 8,984 |
| Secondary Education | 5,847 |
| Teacher Education | 4,326 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 4,159 |
| Early Childhood Education | 3,624 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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