2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education

You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue an Associate Degree in adult and continuing education. It is ranked #651 out of 969 major degree programs in terms of popularity. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7 associate degrees in adult and continuing education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Adult & Continuing Education School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in adult and continuing ed matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality adult and continuing education program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for adult and continuing education.

 

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Adult & Continuing Education in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in adult and continuing education.

Most Well Attended Schools for Adult and Continuing Ed Students Working on Their Associate

1

Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ

5 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Most Popular In AZ

#1 Best Quality In AZ

Cochise County Community College District is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in adult and continuing education. Located in the small city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in adult and continuing education in Arizona.

There were roughly 5 adult and continuing education students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in adult and continuing education from Cochise County Community College District

2

Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Most Popular In AZ

#2 Best Quality In AZ

Rio Salado College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in adult and continuing education. Rio Salado College is a large public college located in the city of Tempe. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in adult and continuing education in Arizona.

There were approximately 2 adult and continuing education students who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in adult and continuing education from Rio Salado College

3

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

#1 Most Popular In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of the Incarnate Word if you wish to pursue an associate degree in adult and continuing education. UIW is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Antonio. More information about a associate in adult and continuing education from University of the Incarnate Word

3

Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD

#1 Most Popular In MD

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Allegany College of Maryland if you want to pursue an associate degree in adult and continuing education. Allegany College of Maryland is a small public college located in the small city of Cumberland. More information about a associate in adult and continuing education from Allegany College of Maryland

Adult & Continuing Education by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Adult & Continuing Education for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Adult & Continuing Education Related Rankings by Major

Adult & Continuing Education is one of 11 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Adult and Continuing Ed

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Early Childhood Education	6,929
Elementary Education	1,779
Teacher Education	1,271
Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching	606
Secondary Education	559
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching	372
Teacher Development & Methodology	87

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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