2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Adult & Continuing Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/adult-continuing-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for adult & continuing education students.
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2027 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the adult & continuing education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Schools
Suny Empire State College earned the #1 spot for value among adult & continuing education schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,648 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,558. Students borrow a median of $23,693 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $62,860. Set against $23,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Coppin State University earned it the #2 place for adult & continuing education. Coppin State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $7,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,024 for out-of-state students. Adult & Continuing Education graduates carry a median of $33,865 in student loans. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from Coppin State University generally make around $50,062. Set against $33,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
Suny College At Buffalo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in adult & continuing education, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,533 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,653. Adult & Continuing Education graduates carry a median of $26,999 in student loans. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $39,659. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny College At Buffalo admits about 73% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $26,062. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $61,674. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in adult & continuing education will find it at Le Moyne College, which ranked #5. Le Moyne College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Syracuse. In-state tuition and fees average $40,330. Adult & Continuing Education graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $57,229. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Le Moyne College admits about 83% of applicants.
Robert Morris University landed the #6 spot for adult & continuing education value this year. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $35,770. Students borrow a median of $26,748 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $58,900. Set against $26,748 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Middletown. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,972, compared with $26,958 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,263 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg earn a median of $45,795 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,263 median debt. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg admits about 98% of applicants.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $25,120. Early-career adult & continuing education graduates make about $60,618. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
The College Of New Jersey landed the #9 spot for adult & continuing education value this year. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Adult & Continuing Education graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from The College Of New Jersey generally make around $56,617. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The College Of New Jersey admits about 62% of applicants.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #10 for value in adult & continuing education this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education graduates is $16,155. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $59,413 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,155 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value adult & continuing education schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $26,263 to complete the adult & continuing education program here. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,795 early in their careers. Set against $26,263 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 61%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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