Doctor’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education Administration
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Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Education Administration Majors
In 2018-2019, 45 doctor's degrees were awarded to adult and continuing education administration majors. This makes it the 23rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult and continuing education administration at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 353 |
Doctor’s Degree | 45 |
Graduate Certificate | 40 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Education Administration Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing education administration majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 16 |
Women | 29 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing education administration doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 16 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 27 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |

Most Popular Adult and Continuing Education Administration Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult and continuing education administration. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for adult and continuing education administration students seekinga doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year.
The adult and continuing education administration program at North Carolina State University awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,752 per year.
The adult and continuing education administration program at University of Arkansas awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Northern Illinois University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration. Each year, around 17,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,466 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,922 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration from NIU. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration. Each year, around 38,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,751 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration from Texas State. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing education administration majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valdosta State University. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing education administration from VSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing education administration that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Educational Leadership | 4,847 |
Higher Education Administration | 629 |
Other Educational Administration | 510 |
Community College Education | 199 |
Educational System Administration | 158 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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