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2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,160 Avg Student Debt
$52,097 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Badge [Adult & Continuing Education Administration](/majors/education/educational-administration/adult-and-continuing-education-administration/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong adult & continuing education administration education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for adult & continuing education administration students.

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2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in adult & continuing education administration, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Schools

1

Our analysis ranked Northeastern State University the best value for a degree in adult & continuing education administration in the Southwest Region. Located in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,810, while out-of-state students pay about $17,290. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $23,465 in student loans. Early-career adult & continuing education administration graduates make about $49,353. That is a strong return on a $23,465 median debt. Northeastern State University admits about 100% of applicants.

2

University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education administration schools. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,552. Students borrow a median of $35,323 to complete the adult & continuing education administration program here. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of $68,782 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

3

Texas State University San Marcos is a great value for students pursuing a degree in adult & continuing education administration, landing the #3 spot this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $22,930. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $23,659 in student loans. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of $72,264 early in their careers. Set against $23,659 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

4

A rank of #4 makes University Of Central Oklahoma one of the best values for adult & continuing education administration. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,818, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $23,321 in student loans. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education administration degree recipients from University Of Central Oklahoma generally make around $59,866. That is a strong return on a $23,321 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University College Station earned it the #5 place for adult & continuing education administration. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education administration degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $60,647. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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