Master’s Degrees in Community Organization & Advocacy
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Education Levels of Community Organization Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 567 people earned their master's degree in community organization. This earns it the #139 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in community organization at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 567 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Community Organization Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in community organization is $46,398. 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. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,026 to a high of $58,377.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in community organization is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,937 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $40,476.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in community organization. About 77.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 126 |
| Women | 441 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of community organization master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 110 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 293 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
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:
Louisiana State University - Shreveport tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 9,900 attend the school each year. 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, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Capella University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in community organization from Capella University. About 97% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 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. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in community organization from IUPUI. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Prescott College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,824 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. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,144 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Merrimack College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,896 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 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Metropolitan State University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,571 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,828 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 71% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southeastern University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,848 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, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for community organization majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clark University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in community organization from Clark. Of these students, 61% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 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 71% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Westminster College Utah is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,275 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Future Generations University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in community organization from Future Generations.
Binghamton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in community organization. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. 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. About 63% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brandeis University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,104 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in community organization from Brandeis. About 49% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Kentucky University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in community organization. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in community organization from WKU.
Community Organization Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 567 |
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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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