Adult & Continuing Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Adult & Continuing Education, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 adult & continuing education degrees were granted at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Adult & Continuing Education Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Adult & Continuing Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 35 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 10 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 35 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Adult & Continuing Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Adult & Continuing Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 79% women (23) and 21% men (6).
Adult & Continuing Education Master’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Among the 16 master’s adult & continuing education degrees awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Adult & Continuing Education master’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Adult & Continuing Education master’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, above the national average of 33%.*
Adult & Continuing Education Doctoral Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Of the 13 doctoral adult & continuing education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Adult & Continuing Education doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Adult & Continuing Education doctoral degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Adult & Continuing Education Graduates
Those who complete Adult & Continuing Education program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Adult & Continuing Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $77,096 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $62,634 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.