Doctor’s Degrees 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, 145 people earned their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. This makes it the 115th most popular doctor'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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 723 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 145 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
Earnings of Adult and Continuing Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for adult and continuing ed majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 109 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult and continuing ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Adult and Continuing Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult and continuing ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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, 64 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Capella University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Teachers College. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Penn State University Park.
The 4th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Texas A&M College Station. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UGA. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% 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 doctor's degree is Ball State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Ball State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Oregon State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UCONN. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from K -State. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from University of Oklahoma. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from FIU. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from NSU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult and continuing ed. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UARK.
The 16th most popular school in the country for adult and continuing ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from Louisiana State University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in adult and continuing ed from UNLV. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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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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