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#1 #1 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 78 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,193
#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 Business/Commerce, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 114 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 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 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 21 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#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 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 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. 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#6 #6 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster University awards about 57 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,092
#7 #7 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 Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,662
#8 #8 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,705
#9 #9 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 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#10 #10 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 140 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,637
#11 #11 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, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#12 #12 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 17 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#13 #13 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 211 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 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,631
#14 #14 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 344 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,901
#15 #15 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 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,294
#16 #16 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $47,851
#17 #17 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 42 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,013
#18 #18 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 36 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 6 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,111
#19 #19 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 22 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#20 #20 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 168 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $48,584
#21 #21 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 199 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
#22 #22 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 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#23 #23 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, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#24 #24 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, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,929
#25 #25 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $51,767
#26 #26 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $47,633
#27 #27 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $49,684
#28 #28 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 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#29 #29 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 502 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 11 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#30 #30 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, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $47,741
#31 #31 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 201 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#32 #32 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 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#33 #33 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 458 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 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,490
#34 #34 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME At Saint Joseph's College of Maine, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $55,336
#35 #35 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#36 #36 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 71 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,576
#37 #37 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 293 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,605
#38 #38 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 361 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,255
#39 #39 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 Civil Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, Education, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 65 degrees every year to graduating Civil Engineering, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $46,866
#40 #40 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, and Forensic Science and Technology. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 184 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,111
#41 #41 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 5561 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#42 #42 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 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#43 #43 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. American College of Education Indianapolis, IN At American College of Education, only three majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#44 #44 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 Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,044
#45 #45 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 465 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
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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 Texas. 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.

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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

653

Female Students

454 (69%)

Male Students

199 (30%)

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

98%

22

1,120–1,320

$50,193

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

73%

33

970–1,110

$50,863

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

5%

21

1,500–1,570

$43,315

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

37%

30

1,250–1,430

$50,144

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

57%

43

1,170–1,400

$49,055

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

67%

12

1,130–1,340

$51,092

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

77%

40

1,140–1,340

$48,662

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

66%

16

890–1,100

$50,705

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

76%

25

1,000–1,240

$49,486

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

77%

14

1,020–1,220

$48,637

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

96%

37

970–1,210

$48,703

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

65%

17

1,280–1,480

$46,788

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

82%

19

1,050–1,280

$53,631

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

75%

24

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$47,901

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

72%

14

1,180–1,340

$56,294

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

77%

16

1,160–1,400