### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Non-Profit Management is a valuable choice and generally a requisite first step for undergrads aspiring to enter a career as a foundation director, a managing director, or a partnership executive. In fact, non-profit management is an uncommon major ranking as the 303rd most popular area of study. Last year alone, there were 374 non-profit management diplomas received. In-state tuition for non-profit management at private schools is, on average, 2.7 times more costly than their public fellows.

 With just 67 universities offering this degree there might be a more finite list of the institutions you can choose from. If you are looking to immerse yourself with other non-profit management students, look at colleges in South Carolina which have the most students admitted to non-profit management annually. Zooming out, the top region to get a degree in non-profit management is in the Southeast region with [Oakwood University](/colleges/oakwood-university), [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia), and [Austin Peay State University](/colleges/austin-peay-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the top conference to study non-profit management is the Southeastern Conference with [University of South Carolina-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia) representing the conference. Based on our extensive list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for non-profit management is [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university).

 The 'best' school might not actually be the best school for you. There can be lots of angels to think about when deciding on college. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could modify one's inclinations on which school to attend. At Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which non-profit management school is home to the top campus, the answer is [High Point University](/colleges/high-point-university). If you are very interested in which college is home to the finest campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, government databases, professor reviews, and more in order to compare every major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our pick of the university with the best student life for non-profit management is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). Curious why? Keep scrolling to discover more about Authority's top recommendations. Many of our picks will probably surprise you.

 If cost is a primary deciding factor in your choice of where you attend college, you might be cautious about [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university). [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university)&nbspis our most expensive college for non-profit management, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the price tag at [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could care to know that non-profit management is the 272nd most expensive degree in America, with an average expense of $25,900. On a broader scale, the most costly state for non-profit management in the country is Pennsylvania with costs at the primary institution, Drexel University, of $52,146. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the U.S. for non-profit management is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Marymount Manhattan College](/colleges/marymount-manhattan-college) with a cost of $33,980, and [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) with a cost of $52,146.

 Our cheapest region for non-profit management is the Southwest region which is represented by [Wiley College](/colleges/wiley-college) with a cost of $10,118 and [Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix](/colleges/arizona-state-university-downtown-phoenix) with a cost of $28,800. More optimistically, the most affordable university for non-profit management is [Bellevue University](/colleges/bellevue-university). Our full list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying about $9,700 for a degree in non-profit management. The price grows by a lot to an average of $24,900 for an out-of-state public-school student. As such, you might be interested in our pick for the university representing the best value for non-profit management: [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university). Through this link you can see our comprehensive list of the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this section is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for non-profit management majors can cover a wide range, but within two-years of leaving college students will often earn in the neighborhood of $59,900. There is much variation in earnings; top earners can enjoy pay up to $105,800. Straight out of school, the lowest end positions within the non-profit management field earn $34,100, which isn't that bad. The highest earning graduates from non-profit management studied at [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The all-around diversity of non-profit management ranks on the higher end, coming within the 51st percentile of all programs. The university with the highest composite diversity for non-profit management is [Bellevue University](/colleges/bellevue-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Non-Profit Management only ranks in the 81st percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 49th percentile. White students compose the largest share, 62%, of those studying non-profit management. Additionally, 73% of undergraduates seeking a non-profit management major are women.

 The median ranking for non-profit management professors is 4.1 stars, a score which is 2% above the median score across every major; this is a good ranking. If you want to find the most popular non-profit management professor nationally, consider looking up Alex Bielajew at [University of Michigan-Flint](/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint). This may be shocking, but the best rated non-profit management instructors according to students are found at [University of Michigan-Flint](/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint). If we incorporate data beyond simply rankings we find that the college possessing the best professors for non-profit management is [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best professors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult school to get into for non-profit management is [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a general page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you understand that approaching college with context only informed by superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority hope you look at some of our more focused pages on different schools and explore some of our background pages on essential things to think about as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Non-profit management is the 303rd most popular degree in America, with 374 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #304 [Retailing and Retail Operations](/rankings/best-colleges-for-retailing-and-retail-operations), and narrowly lost to #302 [Physical Therapy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physical-therapy).

 The degree is offered at a total of 67 colleges across the nation, and is the 226th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that something like 1 out of 6 colleges offering non profit management are public making it a quite inaccessible field.

 The southeast produces the most non profit management graduates, largely led by [Oakwood University](/colleges/oakwood-university), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, South Carolina ranks highest, with particular help from [Charleston Southern University](/colleges/charleston-southern-university) and [Columbia International University](/colleges/columbia-international-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more non profit management graduates than [Northern Arizona University](/colleges/northern-arizona-university), which graduated 47 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 non profit management). More students studied non profit management as a percentage of total students at [Donnelly College](/colleges/donnelly-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Non-profit management is the 272nd most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $25,855 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #273, [Pastoral Counseling](rankings/best-colleges-for-pastoral-counseling), with a median cost of $25,788).

 The Mid East has the most expensive schools with top-notch non-profit management programs predominantly led by [Marymount Manhattan College](/colleges/marymount-manhattan-college) with an annual cost of $33,980. Pennsylvania is the most expensive state for non-profit management led by [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university).

 Public schools with good programs by and large charge 62.36% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 3.06% less than your average private school. So make sure to take a look at public shools in your state sooner rather than later.

 The most pricey option in the top 25 is [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university), which is the 96th most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Bellevue University](/colleges/bellevue-university). It costs just $7,176 per year and is its non-profit management program is ranked #21. Another more affordable choice would be #10, [Donnelly College](/colleges/donnelly-college) in Wyandotte County, KS with a cost of $7,440 for in-state students and $7,440 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Begining college is a major investment for most students. It's critical to be sure you expand your future earning power. With that in mind, we hope the following job placement and earnings information help you in deciding your focus at college.

 In their first year after school, Non-Profit Management majors earn $51,918 a year on average (top 19%). With experience in their professional lives, they predominantly earn something between $34,051 and $105,797, but average approximately $59,946. For context, that's 55% higher than the US' average.

 The most common job for a Non-Profit Management graduate is Analyst, which typically make more or less $54,000; next are Account Executive and Consultant, which usually earn about $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The most well paid region for Non-Profit Management graduates is The Rocky Mountains. The best paid state for Non-Profit Management alumni is WV. The most well paid conference for Non-Profit Management graduates is University Athletic Association.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Non-Profit Management: Median Professor Rating: 4.1 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors frequently have a large impact your college experience, no matter what you study. A thought-provoking instructor can help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the other hand, an ineffective professor can bring undesirable anxiety or even worse... flunk you!

 Non-Profit Management professors have a median student rating of 4.1 out of 5, putting them in the top 44th percentile in the US grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 4.1 rating is 2.5% over the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Non-Profit Management barely surpassed those from ["Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-electromechanical-instrumentation-and-maintenance-technologies), whereas ["Science, Technology and Society"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-science-technology-and-society)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Non-Profit Management.

 Now for some statistics about Non-Profit Management professors. Colleges located in large citys tend to have the best Non-Profit Management professors. The Pacific-12 Conference has the highest rated Non-Profit Management professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Non-Profit Management professors. Private colleges tend to have higher rated Non-Profit Management professors than public colleges. Finally, Oregon has the highest rated Non-Profit Management professors in the nation.

 Alex Bielajew, instructor at [University of Michigan-Flint](/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint)&nbspin Flint, MI is the most popular Non-Profit Management professor in the US. Syed Alam, instructor at [Missouri University of Science and Technology](/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology)&nbspin Rolla, MO is the highest rated Non-Profit Management professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College is one of the more significant periods of one's life; it's a time for personal progress and maturation. Students continue to capture what they would like to become and forge many of the must-have skills to be a successful adult. But learning isn't exclusively confined to the classroom - the late nights discussing Duchamp with a peer, the life lesson gained from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different worldview. As such, attending a diverse college greatly enhances what one gains from the time spent at college.

 Non-Profit Management is a slightly more racially diverse focus than average\*. 62% of the nation's Non-Profit Management majors are white students, followed by black students (16%), latino students (11%), and students of other races\*\*(7%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university)&nbspin Philadelphia, PA.

 Furthermore, Non-Profit Management significatly skews female, with 73% of students majoring in Non-Profit Management identifying as women. [Drexel University](/colleges/drexel-university) in Philadelphia, PA has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another significant type of diversity is wealth diversity. Non-Profit Management is more economically diverse than 81% of subjects. 26% of its majors come from households that take home less than $30,000 a year, 16% are from families earning between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 26% grew up in high income households. [Friends University](/colleges/friends-university) has the most fiscally diverse students in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall PA is the most diverse state for Non-Profit Management. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Colonial Athletic Association 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: 3%
* Black: 16%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 62%
* Other: 7%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 27%
* Female: 73%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 26%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 68%
* Out of State: 30%
* International: 2%


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