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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education (With Aid)

12 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$25,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 1,103 people earned their degree in adult and continuing education, making the major the 416th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 adult and continuing education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in adult and continuing education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great adult and continuing education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the adult and continuing education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education (With Aid)

#1

Florida International University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality
$24,211 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 5 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Adult & Continuing Education at Florida International University

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality
$27,476 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #1 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Adult & Continuing Education at University of Georgia

#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality
$14,767 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 49 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Capella University also made our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Adult & Continuing Education at Capella University

#4

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#8 in overall quality
$26,204 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ball State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ball State, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204.

Read full report on Adult & Continuing Education at Ball State University

#5

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#4 in overall quality
$22,743 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Adult & Continuing Education Report

#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#10 in overall quality
$24,115 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Kansas State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

K -State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Full Kansas State University Adult & Continuing Education Report

#7

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality
$22,121 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 2 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #11 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Adult & Continuing Education at University of Arkansas

#8

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
#9 in overall quality
$29,970 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Adult & Continuing Education at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#6 in overall quality
$28,121 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Oregon State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Adult & Continuing Education at Oregon State

#10

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#13 in overall quality
$17,052 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

Regent University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Regent University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree adult and continuing ed students with aid list, Regent has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Adult & Continuing Education at Regent University

#11

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#5 in overall quality
$41,576 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid list. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s adult and continuing ed degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree adult and continuing ed students with aid list, UCONN has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576.

Read full report on Adult & Continuing Education at UCONN

#12

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Norman, Oklahoma
#11 in overall quality
$23,236 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Adult and Continuing Ed Schools for a Doctorate For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also took the #11 spot in our “Best Adult & Continuing Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236.

Full University of Oklahoma Adult & Continuing Education Report

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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