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Community Organization & Advocacy in Michigan

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Community Organization & Advocacy Schools in Michigan

338 students earned Community Organization degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Community Organization & Advocacy is the 87th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Community Organization & Advocacy Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Master’s Degree 48
Associate Degree 46
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 38
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 38
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Community Organization & Advocacy Grads in Michigan

9,660 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 Michigan

A typical salary for a community organization grad in the state is $52,170, compared to a typical salary of $46,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer community organization degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
155 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $42,092 after graduation.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,624. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,469 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,332. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $5,212.

#7

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Graduates earn an average $46,193 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,855.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,127. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#9

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,194. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

Community Organization & Advocacy Careers in MI

Some of the careers community organization majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $72,190
Community and Social Service Specialists 14% $38,990
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 4% $55,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Social Work 2,413
Public Administration 386
Public Policy 267
Other Public Administration 153
Human Services 52

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