Master’s Degrees in Adult & Continuing Education
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Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 864 students earned their master's degree in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 24th most popular master's degree 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 |
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Master’s Degree | 864 |
Graduate Certificate | 162 |
Doctor’s Degree | 128 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 44 |
Associate’s Degree | 15 |
Basic Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for adult and continuing ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in adult and continuing ed. About 69.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 261 |
Women | 603 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 21 |
Black or African American | 170 |
Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
White | 497 |
International Students | 22 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 84 |

Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,212 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at K -State. Of these students, 32% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 30,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Louisiana State University. About 73% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 28,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,583 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of West Alabama. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year.
The adult and continuing ed program at University of West Alabama awarded 46 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Roughly 37,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Capella University. Of these students, 78% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 68,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
The adult and continuing ed program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cleveland State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,745 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,014 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 75% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,484 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,682 per year.
The adult and continuing ed program at Pennsylvania State University - World Campus awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 39% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Troy University. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from TROY. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,686 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from UCO. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,850 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Ball State. Of these students, 84% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 50,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,736 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,182 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,754 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from U of I. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 25,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,156 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,254 per year.
The adult and continuing ed program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Washington University. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,215 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,806 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at WWU. About 90% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Maine is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,578 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of Southern Maine.
Buffalo State comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 9,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from Buffalo State. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Texas A&M University - Commerce comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,630 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at Texas A&M Commerce. Of these students, 65% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to adult and continuing ed majors at SUNY Empire. Of these students, 69% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 43,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in adult and continuing ed from USF Tampa. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult and continuing ed that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Elementary Education | 7,385 |
Secondary Education | 4,951 |
Teacher Education | 4,156 |
Teacher Development & Methodology | 3,761 |
Early Childhood Education | 3,466 |
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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