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#1 #1 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,655
#2 #2 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Central Michigan University grants 168 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,113
#3 #3 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY At Empire State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General. In fact, Empire State University awards 344 degrees every year to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 311 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,774
#4 #4 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3721 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 377 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,736
#5 #5 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Gordon College Wenham, MA Annually, Gordon College grants about 35 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,981
#6 #6 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Every year, Black Hills State University awards about 82 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,441
#7 #7 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,849
#8 #8 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Each year, Albertus Magnus College grants around 55 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 830–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,939
#9 #9 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Guilford College Greensboro, NC Each year, Guilford College awards about 26 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,939
#10 #10 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Every year, Bennington College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Creative Writing, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,310–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,821
#11 #11 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,578
#12 #12 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 156 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and......view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,708
#13 #13 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $51,904
#14 #14 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Every year, Nazareth University awards about 60 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,537
#15 #15 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Allegheny College Meadville, PA At Allegheny College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Sustainability Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Allegheny College grants 41 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $52,505
#16 #16 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Dordt University Sioux Center, IA At Dordt University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work. In fact, Dordt University grants 26 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,532
#17 #17 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA Every year, Lebanon Valley College grants around 87 degrees to those studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,995
#18 #18 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,768
#19 #19 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Emory & Henry University Emory, VA At Emory & Henry University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,039
#20 #20 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK Annually, the University of Alaska Fairbanks grants about 51 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Median Starting Salary $49,133
#21 #21 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,317
#22 #22 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY Annually, State University of New York at Cortland grants about 186 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,699
#23 #23 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Northland College Ashland, WI At Northland College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Outdoor Education, Psychology, and General. In fact, Northland College grants 12 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,774
#24 #24 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,197
#25 #25 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Montana State University-Northern Havre, MT At Montana State University-Northern, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,705
#26 #26 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK At Oral Roberts University, the most popular majors students pursue are Divinity/Ministry, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oral Roberts University awards 42 degrees every year to Divinity/Ministry majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $50,983
#27 #27 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,393
#28 #28 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,741
#29 #29 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI Annually, Aquinas College awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,420
#30 #30 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $51,397
#31 #31 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 58 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $54,035
#32 #32 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 414 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $49,463
#33 #33 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Each year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology grants about 23 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,931
#34 #34 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Each year, Columbia College grants about 30 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 830–1,070 Median Starting Salary $51,978
#35 #35 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR At Southern Arkansas University Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,377
#36 #36 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,411
#37 #37 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 153 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,232
#38 #38 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH Each year, Miami University-Middletown grants around 73 degrees to those studying Small Business Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,729
#39 #39 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH Each year, Miami University-Hamilton grants around 86 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,711
#40 #40 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Springfield College-Regional, Online, and Continuing Education Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education grants around 72 degrees to students studying Community Organization and Advocacy, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,981
#41 #41 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 328 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#42 #42 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $50,246
#43 #43 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. Evangel University-College of Online Learning Springfield, MO Every year, Evangel University-College of Online Learning grants around 28 degrees to those studying Human Services, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
#44 #44 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S. University of Phoenix-California Ontario, CA Each year, the University of Phoenix-California grants around 179 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,736
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About Community Organization and Advocacy

A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all members of a community. May prepare individuals to apply such knowledge and skills in community service positions.

While Community Organization and Advocacy offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Community Organization and Advocacy all around the US, though the major at the Bachelors degree level sees the most graduates in Arizona. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Community Organization and Advocacy is $34,000.

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Some top careers related to Community Organization and Advocacy, include Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs and Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying positions, such as Social and Community Service Managers. the most available position for Community Organization and Advocacy majors is Social and Community Service Managers.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,526

Female Students

1,263 (82%)

Male Students

263 (17%)

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#8 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#9 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#10 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#13 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#14 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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#15 Best College for Community Organization and Advocacy in the U.S.

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