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Graduate Certificate in Adult & Continuing Education

Graduate Certificates in Adult & Continuing Education

119 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 39 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 28% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.0% of adult and continuing ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 119 people earned their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 33rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

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 656
Doctor’s Degree 128
Graduate Certificate 119
Basic Certificate 12
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 1

Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates

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 graduate certificate holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. About 69.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 36
Women 83
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The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 77
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 8
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There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The most popular school in the United States for adult and continuing ed students seekinga graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from NC State.

#3

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Oklahoma. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UCO. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
10 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UCONN. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Colorado State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
6 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from K -State. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Kentucky University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from WKU. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
4 Yearly Graduations

Troy University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from TROY.

#9

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from UNCW. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Virginia Tech. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#9

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
4 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from VCU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#13

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Buffalo State. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Buffalo State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

American College of Education

Indianapolis, Indiana
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

American College of Education comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from American College of Education.

#15

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
2 Yearly Graduations

Eastern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from EIU.

#15

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hamline University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Hamline.

#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations

George Mason University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from GMU.

#18

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern Maine is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,316 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from University of Southern Maine. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Teachers College at Columbia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Teachers College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing ed that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Development & Methodology 1,708
Teacher Education 974
Elementary Education 723
Secondary Education 427
Early Childhood Education 144

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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