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Community Organization & Advocacy Schools in Massachusetts

215 students earned Community Organization degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Community Organization & Advocacy is the 119th most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Community Organization & Advocacy Majors in Massachusetts

Community Organization majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 136
Master’s Degree 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Associate Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a community organization major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of community organization majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 29.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 32.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Community Organization & Advocacy Grads in Massachusetts

10,910 people in the state and 385,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to community organization.

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Wages for Community Organization & Advocacy Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a community organization grad in the state is $53,470, compared to a typical salary of $46,480 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Massachusetts that offer community organization degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,987 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Merrimack College

North Andover
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#3

Clark University

Worcester
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

In their early career, Clark grads earn an average salary of $40,331. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,233.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,244 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $50,432 after graduation.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Anna Maria. In their early career, Anna Maria grads earn an average salary of $44,030. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

Tufts University

Medford
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $37,494. 44% of students get financical aid. 65% of the teachers are full time.

Community Organization & Advocacy Careers in MA

Some of the careers community organization majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
Community and Social Service Specialists 10% $43,140
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 5% $54,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to community organization.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Social Work 2,067
Public Policy 544
Public Administration 510
Human Services 301
Other Public Administration 50

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