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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 53 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#2 #2 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, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#3 #3 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 117 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 930–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#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, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 652 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,260–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,144
#5 #5 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, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,662
#6 #6 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#7 #7 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,705
#8 #8 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, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,929
#9 #9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 89 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $48,637
#10 #10 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 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#12 #12 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 175 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#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 200 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,631
#14 #14 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Annually, Drake University awards around 41 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,013
#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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Median Starting Salary $56,294
#16 #16 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#17 #17 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 1155 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $47,851
#18 #18 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 794 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#19 #19 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 190 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 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#20 #20 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 Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Empire State University awards 313 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $47,901
#21 #21 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 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $51,767
#22 #22 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 Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#23 #23 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 510 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,490
#24 #24 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 242 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
#25 #25 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 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#26 #26 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 67 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $50,193
#27 #27 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 123 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $48,584
#28 #28 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 45 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,092
#29 #29 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA At Robert Morris University, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,372
#30 #30 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 267 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $48,605
#31 #31 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $47,633
#32 #32 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#33 #33 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Victoria Victoria, TX At Texas A&M University-Victoria, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-Victoria grants 103 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $47,741
#34 #34 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 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#35 #35 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#36 #36 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, Animal Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Texas A&M University-Kingsville grants 121 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $46,866
#37 #37 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,111
#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 82 degrees to those majoring in Education, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 50 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 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#40 #40 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 9210 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,863
#41 #41 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 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.

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

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

622

Female Students

423 (68%)

Male Students

199 (31%)

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

5%

53

1,510–1,570

$43,315

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

57%

31

1,170–1,400

$49,055

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

77%

36

930–1,090

$50,863

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

34%

22

1,260–1,450

$50,144

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

78%

35

1,140–1,310

$48,662

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

58%

18

1,310–1,500

$46,788

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

65%

15

880–1,080

$50,705

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

94%

13

1,070–1,340

$49,929

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

83%

13

970–1,190

$48,637

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

75%

20

980–1,230

$49,486

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

95%

36

970–1,180

$48,703

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

91%

28

1,120–1,350

$50,863

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

88%

21

1,040–1,290

$53,631

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

65%

11

1,110–1,350

$55,013

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

69%

11

1,170–1,350

$56,294

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

43%

31

890–1,090