Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degrees
There are 61 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education. This degree is more popular with female students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.2% of Adult & Continuing Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Adult & Continuing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 901 people earned theirAdult & 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 (this page) | 138 |
Earnings of Adult & Continuing Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 106 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Adult & Continuing Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 18.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 10 | 7.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Adult & Continuing Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 92 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Adult & Continuing Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Georgia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree 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 is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees 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.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Troy University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees 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.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees 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.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees 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 Idaho comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 24 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Adult & Continuing Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for Adult & Continuing Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Adult & Continuing Education. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees 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 doctor’s degrees.
| 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.
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