### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Community Organization and Advocacy is not only a valuable choice, but usually an obligatory first step for students hoping to enter a career as a clinical supervisor, a government programs eligibility interviewers, or a public advocacy manager. In fact, community organization and advocacy is a ​unique degree coming in at the 168th most popular major. Last year alone, there were 1,625 community organization and advocacy diplomas received. In-state tuition for community organization and advocacy at private schools is, on average, 3.8 times more pricey than their public equivalents.

 With only 55 colleges having programs for this degree there could be a smaller selection of institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other community organization and advocacy undergraduates, consider looking at institutions in New York which have more undergrads admitted to community organization and advocacy than any other state. Zooming out, the top region to study community organization and advocacy is in the Mid East region with [Metropolitan College of New York](/colleges/metropolitan-college-of-new-york), [SUNY Empire State College](/colleges/suny-empire-state-college), and [Allegheny College](/colleges/allegheny-college) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study community organization and advocacy is the Western Athletic Conference with [Grand Canyon University](/colleges/grand-canyon-university) representing the conference. From our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for community organization and advocacy is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university).

 The overall 'best' school does not have to be the 'best' school for every student. There might be a bunch more facets to weigh when choosing institution. Features like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely affect your decision on which school to attend. Here at authority.org, we've evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which community organization and advocacy university boasts the top college campus, the winner is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). If, for example, you are very interested in which college has the finest campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more so we can compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection for the university with the best student life for community organization and advocacy is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). Are you curious why? Continue reading to discover more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our picks just might surprise you.

 If expense is a major factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspis the most expensive university for community organization and advocacy, at least for out of state students. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the cost at [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may be interested to know that community organization and advocacy is the 252nd most expensive degree in the nation, with an average associated cost of $26,900. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for community organization and advocacy on our list is Illinois with expenses at the main university, Northwestern University, of $56,232. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region for community organization and advocacy is the Great Lakes region which is best demonstrated with [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university) with a cost of $56,232, [Aquinas College](/colleges/aquinas-college) with a cost of $33,256, and [Siena Heights University](/colleges/siena-heights-university) with a cost of $26,558.

 Our cheapest region for community organization and advocacy is the Plains region which is represented by [Black Hills State University](/colleges/black-hills-state-university) with a cost of $11,024. In better news, the most affordable university for community organization and advocacy is [Middle Georgia State University](/colleges/middle-georgia-state-university). Authority's full list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can expect to pay about $10,000 for a degree in community organization and advocacy. That cost inflates significantly to an average of $23,300 for the out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our selection for the university with the best value for community organization and advocacy: [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). Through this link you can see our comprehensive list of the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. With that said, this idea is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for community organization and advocacy students vary widely, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will regularly make around $87,300. There is a lot of variation in earnings; highest paid earners can experience pay up to $164,000. Right out of college, the lowest earning opportunities within the community organization and advocacy field earn $45,900, which could be worse. The top earning grads for community organization and advocacy studied at [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of community organization and advocacy ranks solid, falling within the 66th percentile of all programs. The school with the highest composite diversity for community organization and advocacy is [Grand Canyon University](/colleges/grand-canyon-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the schools which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Community Organization and Advocacy major only ranks in the 4th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, ranking in the 66th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 53%, of those studying community organization and advocacy. Additionally, 79% of undergraduates pursuing a community organization and advocacy degree are women.

 The median score for community organization and advocacy professors is 4 stars, a score that is actually the median across every major; this is a fine. If you are interested in the most popular community organization and advocacy instructor in the nation, look no further than Maureen Mccormick at [Florida State College at Jacksonville](/colleges/florida-state-college-at-jacksonville). This may be surprising, but the best rated community organization and advocacy professors according to students are found at [Saint Cloud State University](/colleges/saint-cloud-state-university). If we including data other than basic rankings we find that the university with the best professors for community organization and advocacy is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). You will find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the finest instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for community organization and advocacy is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a comprehensive list for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you understand that approaching college with a perspective primarily formed from superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on different schools and explore some of our helpful background articles on essential things to think about as you progress with your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Community organization and advocacy is the 168th most popular degree in America, with 1,625 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #169 [Medical Records Administration](/rankings/best-colleges-for-medical-records-administration), and narrowly lost to #167 [Actuarial Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-actuarial-science).

 The degree is offered at a total of 55 colleges across the nation, and is the 257th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 3% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 3/5 of colleges offering community organization and advocacy are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most community organization and advocacy graduates, largely led by [Metropolitan College of New York](/colleges/metropolitan-college-of-new-york), while it’s the Western Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Metropolitan College of New York](/colleges/metropolitan-college-of-new-york) and [Nazareth College](/colleges/nazareth-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more community organization and advocacy graduates than [Prescott College](/colleges/prescott-college), which graduated 424 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study community organization and advocacy). More students studied community organization and advocacy as a percentage of total students at [Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education](/colleges/springfield-college-regional-online-and-continuing-education) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Community organization and advocacy is the 252nd most expensive major in the nation, with a median cost of $26,910 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #253, [Fashion Merchandising](rankings/best-colleges-for-fashion-merchandising), with a median cost of $26,840).

 The Great Lakes have the most expensive schools with first-rate community organization and advocacy programs predominantly led by [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university) with an annual cost of $56,232. The most expensive state for community organization and advocacy is Illinois also led by [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 73.81% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 39.1% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university), which is the 29th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [University of Phoenix-Arizona](/colleges/university-of-phoenix-arizona). It costs just $9,552 per year, and it is its community organization and advocacy program is ranked #25. Another more affordable choice would be #24, [Middle Georgia State University](/colleges/middle-georgia-state-university) in Bibb County, GA with a cost of $2,728 for in-state students and $10,075 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is an important investment for most people. It's critical to be sure you increase your earning power. With that in mind, we hope the following income and job placement stats help you make an informed decision when choosing your focus.

 The average Community Organization and Advocacy alumni brings home a first year salary of $38,324 per annum (close to national median 47th percentile). Later on in their jobs, they can take home as high as $163,956 per annum down to $45,939, but average near $87,330. Just so you know, that's 2.26 times the nation wide average.

 The most common job for a Community Organization and Advocacy graduate is Marketing Communications Specialist, which ordinarily earn roughly $33,000; next are Social Worker and Marketing Coordinator, which often earn more or less $38,000 and $37,000 respectively.

 The Great Lakes has the most well paid Community Organization and Advocacy graduates. The highest grossing state for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates is IL. Big Ten Conference has the most well paid Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Community Organization and Advocacy: Median Professor Rating: 4 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors always have a massive influence your college experience, regardless of your major. An awesome professor might provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the flip side, a bad professor can mess up your development or even worse... flunk you!

 Community Organization and Advocacy professors have a median student rating of 4 / 5, putting them in the top 66th percentile in America grounded in overall professor quality. Suprisingly, this major is exactly the median for professor rating, which, in our opinion, is remarkably average! Community Organization and Advocacy professors barely out-ranked those from ["Design and Visual Communications"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-design-and-visual-communications), whereas ["Astrophysics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-astrophysics)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Community Organization and Advocacy.

 Now for some statistics about Community Organization and Advocacy professors. Colleges located in distant towns tend to have the best Community Organization and Advocacy professors. The State University of New York Athletic Conference has the highest rated Community Organization and Advocacy professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Community Organization and Advocacy professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Community Organization and Advocacy professors than private universities. Finally, Ohio has the highest rated Community Organization and Advocacy professors in the nation.

 Maureen Mccormick, instructor at [Florida State College at Jacksonville](/colleges/florida-state-college-at-jacksonville)&nbspin Jacksonville, FL is the most popular Community Organization and Advocacy professor in the United States. Richard Song, professor at [University of Rhode Island](/colleges/university-of-rhode-island)&nbspin Kingston, RI is the highest rated Community Organization and Advocacy professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Find out which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is a supremely influential investment in one's life; it is a chance for individual growth and development. Students try to realize who they can be and learn many of the indispensable skills to be a halcyon member of society. But growth goes beyond a classroom environment - the interactions one has with his peers, the nugget of wisdom gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different vantage point. As such, attending a diverse college vastly improves what you gain from your time in college.

 Community Organization and Advocacy is a more ethnically diverse focus than average\*. It has the 9th largest share of white students. 53% of the United States' Community Organization and Advocacy majors are white students, followed by black students (24%), latino students (16%), and students of other races\*\*(6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Santa Cruz](/colleges/university-of-california-santa-cruz)&nbspin Santa Cruz, CA.

 Secondly, Community Organization and Advocacy significatly skews female, with 79% of students majoring in Community Organization and Advocacy identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Emory & Henry College](/colleges/emory-henry-college) in Emory, VA.

 Another significant type of diversity is class diversity. Unfortunately, Community Organization and Advocacy is one of the US' least financially diverse subjects (Bottom 4%). 39% of its majors come from households who earn less than $30,000 a year, 15% are from families making between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 19% grew up in homes making north of $110,000 per year. [Emory & Henry College](/colleges/emory-henry-college) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall PA is the most diverse state for Community Organization and Advocacy. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Division III Independents is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 1%
* Black: 24%
* Latino: 16%
* White: 53%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 21%
* Female: 79%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 39%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 14%
* 75k - 110k: 12%
* Over 110k: 19%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 55%
* Out of State: 43%
* International: 2%


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