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Adult and Continuing Education Administration

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#1

#1 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Every year, Carroll University awards about 86 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,070–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$56,249

#2

#2 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,310–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$49,281

#3

#3 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 239 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

960–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$48,868

#4

#4 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

940–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$51,103

#5

#5 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

980–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$49,018

#6

#6 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,070–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$51,051

#7

#7 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Every year, Coppin State University awards about 46 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

880–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$49,644

#8

#8 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Annually, the University of the District of Columbia grants around 32 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$46,484

#9

#9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

980–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$52,240

#10

#10 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,111

#11

#11 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education Administration in the U.S.

University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ

At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

151

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

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About Adult and Continuing Education Administration

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of administering programs and facilities designed to serve the basic education needs of undereducated adults, or the continuing education needs of adults seeking further or specialized instruction, and that prepares individuals to serve as administrators of such programs. Includes instruction in adult education principles, program and facilities planning, personnel management, community and client relations, budgeting and administration, professional standards, and applicable laws and policies.

While Adult and Continuing Education Administration offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Adult and Continuing Education Administration all over the country, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Arizona. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Adult and Continuing Education Administration is $37,307.

Popularity of Adult and Continuing Education Administration Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Adult and Continuing Education Administration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Some top careers related to Adult and Continuing Education Administration, include Training and Development Managers, which have lots of job openings. Though there are jobs that pay more, like Training and Development Managers. The most in-demand position for Adult and Continuing Education Administration majors is Education Administrators, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Adult and Continuing Education Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Adult and Continuing Education Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
273
Female Students
202 (73%)
Male Students
71 (26%)

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