Best Schools for Community Organization and Advocacy

Community Organization and Advocacy graduates earn a median of $52,738 within four years of graduating, ranking #154 out of 283 tracked majors — 16% below the median across all fields. There are 22 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,118 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Northwestern University graduates earn $84,712 while Middle Georgia State University graduates earn $40,971 — a $43,741 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Community Organization and Advocacy graduates see an average 3% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.