Doctor’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education
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Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 147 students earned their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. This earns it the #12 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult and continuing ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 801 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 147 |
| Graduate Certificate | 111 |
| Associate Degree | 6 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for adult and continuing ed students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 112 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for adult and continuing ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at Capella University. About 84% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The adult and continuing ed program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The adult and continuing ed program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The adult and continuing ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at Ball State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The adult and continuing ed program at University of Georgia awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at Oregon State. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from K -State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UCONN. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at FIU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from NSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. The adult and continuing ed program at Grand Canyon University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. The adult and continuing ed program at University of Arkansas awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Regent University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,590 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Regent.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 100 |
| Teacher Education | 98 |
| Early Childhood Education | 29 |
| Elementary Education | 26 |
| Secondary Education | 15 |
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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