Adult & Continuing Education Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education is offered at 61 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of Adult & Continuing Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Adult & Continuing Education Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 901 degrees were awarded toAdult & Continuing Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Adult & Continuing Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 759 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 138 |
Earnings of Adult & Continuing Education Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education of $43,846 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,857 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $48,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Adult & Continuing Education students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Adult & Continuing Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 12.5% |
| International Students | 2 | 12.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Adult & Continuing Education Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 92 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Adult & Continuing Education students seeking a basic certificate is University of Georgia. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 26 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 21 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 16 basic certificates in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Adult & Continuing Education that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42,205 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10,594 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8,732 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6,573 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2,976 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.