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2026 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Schools in the Southeast Region

4 Colleges in the United States
$25,020 Avg Student Debt
$52,053 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for adult & continuing education administration students.

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2026 Best Value Adult & Continuing Education Administration Schools in the Southeast 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

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North Carolina A And T State University earned the #1 spot for value among adult & continuing education administration schools in the Southeast Region. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education administration graduates is $29,078. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education administration degree recipients from North Carolina A And T State University generally make around $54,600. Set against $29,078 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Valdosta State University earned it the #2 place for adult & continuing education administration. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Students borrow a median of $28,661 to complete the adult & continuing education administration program here. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $55,065 early in their careers. Set against $28,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.

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Appalachian State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value adult & continuing education administration schools. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,212. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $42,340 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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A rank of #4 makes East Carolina University one of the best values for adult & continuing education administration. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education administration graduates is $24,747. Soon after graduation, adult & continuing education administration degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $76,032. That is a strong return on a $24,747 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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Students looking for strong value in adult & continuing education administration will find it at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the adult & continuing education administration program here. Early-career adult & continuing education administration graduates make about $78,549. Set against $22,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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South College
Knoxville, TN

South College landed the #6 spot for adult & continuing education administration value this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, South College is a large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,535. Typical student debt for adult & continuing education administration graduates is $24,533. Early-career adult & continuing education administration graduates make about $51,389. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas landed the #7 spot for adult & continuing education administration value this year. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Adult & Continuing Education Administration graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $77,499 early in their careers. Set against $24,019 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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