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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 106 degrees to those majoring in Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $22,406 Median Starting Salary $50,193
#2 #2 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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,017 Median Starting Salary $43,315
#3 #3 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, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $49,055
#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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,067 Median Starting Salary $50,705
#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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $46,788
#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, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $48,662
#8 #8 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Troy University grants 310 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,504 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#9 #9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $51,051
#10 #10 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,781 Median Starting Salary $47,902
#11 #11 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#12 #12 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 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $53,631
#13 #13 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,330 Est. Net Price * $26,317 Median Starting Salary $56,294
#14 #14 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 108 degrees annually to Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 930–1,090 Est. Net Price * $21,510 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#15 #15 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Morehead State University Morehead, KY Annually, Morehead State University grants about 131 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,017 Median Starting Salary $48,637
#16 #16 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 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $10,742 Median Starting Salary $45,800
#17 #17 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 230 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 920–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,307 Median Starting Salary $47,633
#18 #18 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 121 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, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 960–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,377 Median Starting Salary $49,486
#19 #19 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, and Creative Writing. In fact, Western Washington University awards 218 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Est. Net Price * $22,096 Median Starting Salary $49,929
#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 52 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 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $30,886 Median Starting Salary $55,013
#21 #21 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster College awards about 70 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $28,156 Median Starting Salary $51,092
#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 173 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,171 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#23 #23 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 18 SAT Score 1,000–1,190 Est. Net Price * $9,912 Median Starting Salary $47,741
#24 #24 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 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $51,767
#25 #25 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#26 #26 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 502 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $50,490
#27 #27 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 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $54,113
#28 #28 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, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,868 Median Starting Salary $47,851
#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 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#30 #30 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 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,828 Median Starting Salary $51,700
#31 #31 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Canisius College Buffalo, NY Each year, Canisius College awards about 40 degrees to students majoring in Animal Behavior and Ethology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,321 Median Starting Salary $52,732
#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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 960–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,735 Median Starting Salary $50,358
#33 #33 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Muskingum University New Concord, OH Every year, Muskingum University awards about 60 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 5 SAT Score 930–1,120 Est. Net Price * $20,269 Median Starting Salary $51,111
#34 #34 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 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $30,720 Median Starting Salary $54,635
#35 #35 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 158 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 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $12,006 Median Starting Salary $48,584
#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 78 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $25,477 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 318 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,156 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 451 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 Est. Net Price * $15,637 Median Starting Salary $48,255
#39 #39 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#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, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 213 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,893 Median Starting Salary $49,111
#41 #41 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,225 Median Starting Salary $47,538
#42 #42 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX Each year, Texas A&M University-Texarkana grants about 83 degrees to students majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $13,320 Median Starting Salary $47,564
#43 #43 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Civil Engineering, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $10,474 Median Starting Salary $46,866
#44 #44 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 438 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,065 Median Starting Salary $47,901
#45 #45 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 4143 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,975 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#46 #46 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 -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#47 #47 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, Applied Psychology, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $48,044
#48 #48 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 756 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,510 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 Post masters certificate, 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.

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

717

Female Students

501 (69%)

Male Students

216 (30%)

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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

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

96%

35

1,120–1,330

$22,406

$50,193

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

6%

27

1,500–1,570

$26,017

$43,315

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

63%

52

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$49,055

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

37%

26

1,180–1,410

$16,303

$50,144

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

66%

18

890–1,110

$12,067

$50,705

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

65%

21

1,280–1,480

$19,052

$46,788

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

77%

25

1,140–1,340

$19,900

$48,662

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

93%

37

970–1,210

$12,504

$48,703

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

72%

20

1,080–1,290

$17,475

$51,051

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

87%

47

930–1,110

$14,781

$47,902

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

80%

16

1,210–1,410

$16,282

$53,180

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

79%

19

1,040–1,280

$18,745

$53,631

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

76%

14

1,180–1,330

$26,317

$56,294

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