Adult Education

23 PhD programmes in Adult Education

Maynooth University4,2(58)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide

Higher and Adult Education

The Higher and Adult Education programme from Maynooth University brings together practitioners with substantial experience in the design, implementation and delivery across a wide range of higher and adult education contexts.

Doctorate Part-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Doctor of Education

If you intend to stay in teaching and become a leader in classroom teaching, curriculum development, multimedia, school improvement, evaluation or school-based professional development, our Doctor of Education from Curtin University may suit you better than the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$25,242/yr

Maynooth University4,2(58)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide

Adult and Community Education

The overall aim of the Adult and Community Education programme from Maynooth University is to facilitate the students in making an original contribution to the knowledge base in the field of adult and community education through research. It meets the needs of practitioners in the field of adult and community education.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$16,496/yr

University of Memphis4,4(17)

Memphis, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Education in Higher and Adult Education

This Education in Higher and Adult Education, Doctorate from University of Memphis is comprised of two areas of concentration: Higher Education and Adult Education.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus +2

$49,356/full

University of Pretoria4,2(334)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Adult and Community Education and Training

This Adult and Community Education and Training degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,619/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(40)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Workforce Education and Development

The Pennsylvania State University Workforce Education and Development (WFED) program offers a graduate degree program leading to degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

Tuition not available

Ball State University4,1(18)

Muncie, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Adult and Community Education

Our EdD program in Adult and Community Education at Ball State University provides practical knowledge about adults, including program planning, evaluation, and research as you pursue your career goals of leadership in educational organizations, the academy, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 Online +2

7 years$9,048/yr

Regent University4,3(6)

Online

Adult Education

If you’re ready to take the next big step in your career and pursue your doctoral degree in education, this in-demand Adult Education concentration at Regent University will open new doors for you as you focus on adult populations.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

5 years$10,988/yr

Regent University4,3(6)

Online

Adult Education

The Doctor of Education – Adult Education at Regent University equips current and aspiring organizational and institutional decision-makers with the knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate professional development programs for adult populations.

Ph. D. Part-time Online

7 years$7,145/yr

University of Utah4,4(16)

Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Acute Care

The Nursing Practice - Adult or Gerontology Acute Care program at University of Utah provides primary care for individuals from late adolescence to older adult populations within a community setting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Auburn University4,3(6)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Career and Technical Education

At the Auburn University, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in Career and Technical Education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$35,986/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Adult and Higher Education

The doctoral program in Adult and Higher Education from University of Oklahoma is directed toward the development of scholars and practitioners in Adult and Higher Education and is intended to serve individuals who have promise of making scholarly and professional contributions to the field of Adult and Higher Education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$11,128/yr

University of Turku4,4(30)

Turku, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research

Multidisciplinary Research on Education at All Levels and Forms - join our dynamic and international group of researchers. We offer a Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research degree at the University of Turku.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,3(9)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Adult Learning

The doctoral concentration in Adult Learning at University of Tennessee Knoxville helps to develop professional who can work effectively with adult learners in a wide range of settings and under a host of situations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$32,288/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,0(7)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Out-of-School Learning

Responding to the needs of individuals looking to advance their careers, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Out-of-School Learning that serves professionals from various fields through interdisciplinary and practical experiences.

Ph. D. Part-time Blended

3 years$27,334/yr

Texas State University4,2(21)

San Marcos, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Adult, Professional, and Community Education

The Adult, Professional, and Community Education degree from Texas State University completion rate for the adult, professional and community education (APCE) program is 60% higher than the national average. The adult education faculty is internationally recognized for scholarship and leadership.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$16,380/yr

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Manhattan, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Adult Learning and Leadership

Create a pathway to future success as a researcher or practitioner in adult learning with the online Adult Learning and Leadership program at Kansas State University.

Doctorate Full-time +2 Blended

3 years$17,100/yr

Mary Immaculate College4,2(6)

Limerick, Ireland

Education (Structured)

The Education (Structured) programme of the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick is a programme designed in line with best international practice in doctoral education and research and share classes with students from a diverse backgrounds in education and related interdisciplinary fields including sociology, psychology, history, and philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended

4 years$12,910/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,1(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Higher Education and Juris Doctor

The dual Higher Education and Juris Doctor program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares participants for leadership roles at institutions of higher learning and in crafting and advocating educational policy.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$26,368/yr

Pennsylvania State University4,4(40)

University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Lifelong Learning and Adult Education

Ph.D. students in the Lifelong Learning and Adult Education program at Pennsylvania State University share a common focus on ways in which Globalization, and Lifelong Learning movements shape specific adult education practices - in the home, place of worship, workplace, community, and wider society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$93,600/full