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2026 Best Adult & Continuing Education Schools in Minnesota

1 Colleges in the United States
50 Adult & Continuing Education Degrees Awarded
$51,028 Avg Early-Career Salary

Adult & Continuing Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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 Minnesota

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

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in adult & continuing education. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 10 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Graduates of the adult & continuing education program make about $36,271 in their early career. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,598 in student loans. Get the full adult & continuing education details for University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Capella University crest
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Students looking for a strong adult & continuing education program will find one at Capella University, which ranked #2. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 40 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at Capella University in the most recent year. Students who receive their adult & continuing education degree from Capella University earn around $65,786 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,998 to complete this degree. Read more about the adult & continuing education program at Capella University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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