Master’s Degrees in Community Organization & Advocacy
Education Levels of Community Organization Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 478 people earned their master's degree in community organization. This makes it the 139th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in community organization at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,553 |
| Master’s Degree | 478 |
| Associate Degree | 259 |
| Graduate Certificate | 127 |
| Basic Certificate | 86 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 22 |
Earnings of Community Organization Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in community organization is $51,055. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,228 and the high is $54,009.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in community organization. About 75.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 360 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of community organization master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 277 |
| International Students | 15 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 50 |
Most Popular Community Organization Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in community organization. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for community organization students seekinga master's degree is Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in community organization from Louisiana State University - Shreveport. Of these students, 79% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Louisiana State University - Shreveport make a median salary of 51,055.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in community organization from U-M. Of these students, 84% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 51,055.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in community organization from IUPUI. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 51,055.
Prescott College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in community organization from Prescot College. Of these students, 69% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Prescott College community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
The 7th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. Each year, around 9,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in community organization from Murray State. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Murray State University community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
Merrimack College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in community organization from Merrimack. About 82% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Merrimack College make a median salary of 51,055.
The 8th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Metropolitan State University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,171 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in community organization from Metro State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that Metro State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,055.
The 11th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern University. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,432 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in community organization from SEU. Of these students, 83% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southeastern University community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
The 11th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in community organization from Cleveland State University. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Cleveland State University community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
Clark University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in community organization from Clark. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Clark University community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
The 13th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in community organization from John Jay. Of these students, 29% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at John Jay College of Criminal Justice make a median salary of 51,055.
Westminster College Utah is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in community organization from Westminster College Salt Lake. Of these students, 89% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Westminster College Utah community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
Vanderbilt University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in community organization from Vanderbilt. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 51,055.
Future Generations University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in community organization from Future Generations. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Future Generations University make a median salary of 51,055.
Binghamton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in community organization from Binghamton University. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in community organization at Binghamton University make a median salary of 51,055.
Brandeis University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,348 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in community organization from Brandeis. Brandeis University community organization graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,055.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 11,984 |
| Public Policy | 3,391 |
| Human Services | 873 |
| Other Public Administration | 222 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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