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#1 #1 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $51,767
#2 #2 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#3 #3 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $49,078
#4 #4 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,205 Median Starting Salary $53,400
#5 #5 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Criminology, Legal Studies, and General. In fact, Hamline University grants 46 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,759 Median Starting Salary $51,265
#6 #6 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,852 Median Starting Salary $50,490
#7 #7 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,606 Median Starting Salary $50,024
#8 #8 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $53,180
#9 #9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Troy University grants 310 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,504 Median Starting Salary $48,703
#10 #10 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $49,281
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students...view more	100	77%	10	1,290 – 1,420	$16,730	$51,767
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those...view more	99	54%	16	1,230 – 1,430	$22,324	$50,640
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those...view more	85	97%	7	880 – 1,040	$12,054	$49,078
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about...view more	74	57%	6	1,250 – 1,430	$22,205	$53,400
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN At Hamline University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	72	90%	4	1,050 – 1,320	$22,759	$51,265
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 502 degrees to...view more	69	93%	4	1,040 – 1,280	$22,852	$50,490
University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular...view more	67	74%	2	1,200 – 1,330	$18,606	$50,024
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors...view more	62	80%	3	1,210 – 1,410	$16,282	$53,180
Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business...view more	61	93%	2	970 – 1,210	$12,504	$48,703
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	58	40%	19	1,310 – 1,450	$14,860	$49,281

About Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching programs prepare individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.

While Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students major in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching all around the US, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level has the most graduates in North Carolina. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching is $34,700.

Popularity of Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, include Training and Development Specialists and Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, both of which have lots of job openings. Yet there are careers that pay more, like Training and Development Specialists. the most available position for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching majors is Self-Enrichment Teachers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Training and Development Specialists	$64,340	35,400	385,800	409,900	6%
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$60,560	4,200	42,200	36,900	-13%
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$45,330	44,100	354,700	366,100	3%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

75 (77%)

Male Students

22 (22%)

White (53, 55%)

Black or African American (16, 16%)

U.S. Nonresident (11, 11%)

Hispanic or Latino (6, 6%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 5%)

Asian (4, 4%)

Two or more races (2, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

#1 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

77%

10

1,290–1,420

$16,730

$51,767

#2 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

54%

16

1,230–1,430

$22,324

$50,640

#3 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

97%

7

880–1,040

$12,054

$49,078

#4 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

57%

6

1,250–1,430

$22,205

$53,400

#5 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

90%

4

1,050–1,320

$22,759

$51,265

#6 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

93%

4

1,040–1,280

$22,852

$50,490

#7 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

74%

2

1,200–1,330

$18,606

$50,024

#8 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

80%

3

1,210–1,410

$16,282

$53,180

#9 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

93%

2

970–1,210

$12,504

$48,703

#10 Best College for Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching in the U.S.

40%

19

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$49,281

About Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

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Top Paying Careers

Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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