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#1 #1 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#2 #2 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 118 degrees annually to Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 970–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#3 #3 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#4 #4 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#5 #5 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the most popular majors students study are Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,705
#6 #6 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,662
#7 #7 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 323 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,605
#8 #8 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 126 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Engineering Technology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $48,637
#9 #9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Southern Maine Portland, ME Every year, the University of Southern Maine awards around 176 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,584
#10 #10 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,631
#11 #11 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#12 #12 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#13 #13 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#14 #14 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#15 #15 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#16 #16 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,929
#17 #17 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,294
#18 #18 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#19 #19 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $47,851
#20 #20 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 45 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,013
#21 #21 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Houston-Victoria Victoria, TX At the University of Houston-Victoria, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $47,741
#22 #22 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,767
#23 #23 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#24 #24 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#25 #25 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,490
#26 #26 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY At SUNY Buffalo State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#27 #27 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 194 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 950–1,270 Median Starting Salary $47,633
#28 #28 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 39 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,111
#29 #29 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Each year, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg grants about 57 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,193
#30 #30 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 198 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#31 #31 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX At Texas A&M University-Kingsville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 132 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $46,866
#32 #32 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#33 #33 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 307 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,255
#34 #34 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 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 General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,111
#35 #35 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General. In fact, Empire State University awards 319 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,901
#36 #36 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#37 #37 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 182 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#38 #38 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. American College of Education Indianapolis, IN Annually, American College of Education grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Education, General, Organizational Leadership, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#39 #39 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#40 #40 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. City University of Seattle Seattle, WA At City University of Seattle, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,044
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About Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching programs prepare individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.

While Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching has degrees up to the Doctors degree research scholarship, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in Pennsylvania. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching is $34,700.

Popularity of Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, include Training and Development Specialists and Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, both of which have lots of job openings. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Training and Development Specialists. the most available position for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching majors is Self-Enrichment Teachers.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

639

Female Students

441 (69%)

Male Students

198 (30%)

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

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1,500–1,570

$43,315

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

73%

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970–1,110

$50,863

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

76%

27

1,000–1,240

$49,486

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

37%

48

1,250–1,430

$50,144

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

66%

16

890–1,110

$50,705

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

77%

33

1,140–1,340

$48,662

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

92%

16

970–1,180

$48,605

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

77%

12

1,040–1,240

$48,637

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

87%

19

1,010–1,250

$48,584

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

82%

18

1,050–1,280

$53,631

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

87%

25

930–1,110

$47,902

#12 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

57%

35

1,170–1,400

$49,055

#13 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

78%

14

1,200–1,420

$53,180

#14 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

65%

13

1,280–1,480

$46,788

#15 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

96%

31

970–1,210

$48,703

#16 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

93%

10

1,110–1,330