Community Organization & Advocacy Graduate Certificates
There are 107 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about51% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.5% of Community Organization & Advocacy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Community Organization & Advocacy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,651 degrees were awarded toCommunity Organization & Advocacy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Community Organization & Advocacy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 241 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,615 |
| Master’s Degree | 760 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of Community Organization & Advocacy Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy of $44,244 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,844 |
| 4 years | $44,244 |
| 5 years | $50,479 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Community Organization & Advocacy students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 56 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Community Organization & Advocacy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 19.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 2.3% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 9.2% |
| International Students | 10 | 11.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Community Organization & Advocacy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 163 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Community Organization & Advocacy students seeking a graduate certificate is Grand Canyon University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 485 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 365 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Empire State University is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 92 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 84 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 55 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine at Augusta is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 39 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washtenaw Community College is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 35 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 30 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 30 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy. This school awarded 28 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Community Organization & Advocacy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 26 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Black Hills State University is a popular choice for Community Organization & Advocacy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 20 graduate certificates in Community Organization & Advocacy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Community Organization & Advocacy Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Community Organization & Advocacy that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58,176 |
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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