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Major Overview for Adult and Continuing Education Administration

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Overview for Adult and Continuing Education Administration

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of administering programs and facilities designed to serve the basic education needs of undereducated adults, or the continuing education needs of adults seeking further or specialized instruction, and that prepares individuals to serve as administrators of such programs. Includes instruction in adult education principles, program and facilities planning, personnel management, community and client relations, budgeting and administration, professional standards, and applicable laws and policies.

Careers for Adult and Continuing Education Administration Majors

A major in Adult and Continuing Education Administration is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Adult and Continuing Education Administration

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Adult and Continuing Education Administration among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
4
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$21,752
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
1
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$12,178
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.