A list of the existing surveys of the market for adult education is compiled and some conclusions drawn from the material. The emphasis is on relevance to the New England states but some national material is included. One part contains conclusions in the form of a profile of characteristics of learners and potential learners: age, income, educational background, educational and/or occupational goals, barriers to further education, and types of programs desired. Another section of the report summarizes the surveys on which the profiles were based. The populations surveyed include high school seniors and graduates, community college students already enrolled in a nontraditional program, and other adults. (MSE)