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Adult and Continuing Ed in Pennsylvania

Adult and Continuing Ed Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 91 students earned their Adult and Continuing Ed degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Adult and Continuing Ed is the 288th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors in Pennsylvania

Adult and Continuing Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 67
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a adult and continuing ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of adult and continuing ed majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Adult and Continuing Ed Grads in Pennsylvania

12,840 people in the state and 300,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to adult and continuing ed.

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Wages for Adult and Continuing Ed Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, adult and continuing ed grads earn an average of $39,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $44,960.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer adult and continuing ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Point Park University

Pittsburgh
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 29% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,653.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Widener. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,868. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Adult and Continuing Ed Careers in PA

Some of the careers adult and continuing ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 7% $36,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to adult and continuing ed.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Early Childhood Education 1,651
Secondary Education 610
Elementary Education 547
Teacher Education 418
Middle School Education & Teaching 216
Teacher Development & Methodology 185
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education 40

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