By Emily Taylor
Portland State University’s College of Education’s Master’s of Science in Education, Postsecondary, Adult and Continuing Education (PACE) received the top ranking in Intelligent.com’s 2021 evaluation of online master’s program in adult education.
The Intelligent.com report highlights the versatility of a master’s in adult education, offering opportunities in higher education as well as business, non-profits, healthcare, and government. For this ranking, Intelligent.com evaluated 398 online master’s degree programs in adult education/learning from 171 regionally accredited universities. Each program was ranked on a scale of 0 to 100 based on its cost, flexibility, course offerings, outcomes, reputation, and faculty. With a score of 98.2, Portland State University received the #1 ranking for 2021.
“Our students continue to find our Postsecondary, Adult, and Continuing Education (PACE) master’s program prepares them well for a variety of career opportunities,” said Candyce Reynolds, Ph.D., Professor, Postsecondary, Adult and Continuing Education and Interim Chair, Educational Leadership and Policy. “The program offers access to expert faculty and rigorous and relevant curriculum in a flexible format designed for working adults.”