2026 Best Adult & Continuing Education Schools in the Southeast Region
Adult & Continuing Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for adult & continuing education students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Adult & Continuing Education in the Southeast Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the adult & continuing education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Adult & Continuing Education
James Madison University tops our 2026 ranking of the best adult & continuing education schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. James Madison University awarded about 10 adult & continuing education degrees in the most recent data year. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $52,997 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,218.
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University Of Georgia came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best adult & continuing education schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Georgia awarded about 65 adult & continuing education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult & continuing education degree from University Of Georgia earn around $59,279 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,229.
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Florida International University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in adult & continuing education, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 12 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $48,461 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,490 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in adult & continuing education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 18 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $44,877. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in adult & continuing education, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 12 adult & continuing education students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult & continuing education degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $45,528 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,763.
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Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #6 position for adult & continuing education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 11 adult & continuing education degrees in the most recent data year. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $57,000 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,813 to complete this degree.
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Troy University came in at #7 for adult & continuing education this year. Troy University is a large public school located in the town of Troy. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from Troy University generally make around $48,733. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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University Of West Alabama ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best adult & continuing education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Livingston. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. About 25 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at University Of West Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education degree recipients from University Of West Alabama generally make around $54,953. Typical student debt for the program is $31,894.
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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana placed #9 among the best adult & continuing education schools. Set in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. There were roughly 29 adult & continuing education students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Graduates of the adult & continuing education program make about $46,549 in their early career. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $23,662 in student loans.
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Morehead State University earned the #10 position for adult & continuing education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Morehead. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 adult & continuing education students who graduated with this degree at Morehead State University in the most recent data year. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Morehead State University earn a median of $42,941 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,292.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
