Graduate Certificates in Adult & Continuing Education
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Education Levels of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 105 people earned their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 158th 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 | 723 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 145 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing ed majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for adult and continuing ed majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 79 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 39 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 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. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Capella University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Capella University. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 7th 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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 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.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,112 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. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 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 $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 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. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% 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 graduate certificate is Troy University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,312 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Buffalo State is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 8,300 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 most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in adult and continuing ed from Buffalo State. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American College of Education. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hamline University is the 15th 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 $45,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,321 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Eastern Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 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.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #18 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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 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, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Maine comes in at #18 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 $8,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,776 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.
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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.
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