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#1

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

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3491 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

890

SAT Score

1,030–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#2

#2 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 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$47,655

#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 Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Community Organization and Advocacy. In fact, Empire State University awards 313 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

241

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,774

#4

#4 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

124

SAT Score

980–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$53,113

#5

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

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Every year, Bennington College awards about 22 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Literature, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Visual and Performing Arts, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$56,821

#6

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

Gordon College
Wenham, MA

Annually, Gordon College grants about 41 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,110–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$56,981

#7

#7 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 61 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

980–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$53,441

#8

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

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School
Ellendale, ND

Annually, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School awards around 7 degrees to students studying Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$51,399

#9

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

Providence College
Providence, RI

Each year, Providence College grants around 167 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,280–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$60,708

#10

#10 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 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$51,904

#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, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,180–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$47,578

#12

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

Nazareth University
Rochester, NY

Every year, Nazareth University awards about 46 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Organizational Leadership....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,210–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$57,537

#13

#13 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

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$53,039

#14

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

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC

Each year, Guilford College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$50,939

#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 Sustainability Studies, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General. In fact, Allegheny College grants 40 degrees annually to Sustainability Studies majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$52,505

#16

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

Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$56,863

#17

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

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Each year, Columbia College grants about 47 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

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

830–1,070

Median Starting Salary

$51,978

#18

#18 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 Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Dordt University grants 25 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$56,532

#19

#19 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 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$46,768

#20

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 231 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,280–1,460

Median Starting Salary

$50,872

#21

#21 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 203 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,100–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$56,699

#22

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

Stetson University
DeLand, FL

At Stetson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

960–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$52,613

#23

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

Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT

Each year, Albertus Magnus College grants around 40 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

840–1,070

Median Starting Salary

$50,939

#24

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

Regis University
Denver, CO

At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$49,781

#25

#25 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 55 degrees to students studying Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,000–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$49,133

#26

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

McPherson College
McPherson, KS

Each year, McPherson College awards about 39 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$53,658

#27

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

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX

Annually, Nelson University awards around 52 degrees to those majoring in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

890–1,090

Median Starting Salary

$51,823

#28

#28 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$53,393

#29

#29 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 394 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$49,463

#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

90%

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.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV

Each year, West Virginia University Institute of Technology grants about 18 degrees to students studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,130

Median Starting Salary

$50,931

#32

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

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,040–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$50,741

#33

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

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

Every year, Northeastern State University awards around 169 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$50,113

#34

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

Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME

At Unity Environmental University, the most popular majors students study are Animal Sciences, Other, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$55,828

#35

#35 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

#36

#36 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

376

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#37

#37 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

850–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$50,849

#38

#38 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 27 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#39

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

Evangel University
Springfield, MO

At Evangel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,080–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$53,759

#40

#40 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

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

860–1,020

Median Starting Salary

$50,246

#41

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

Miami University-Middletown
Middletown, OH

Each year, Miami University-Middletown grants around 21 degrees to those studying Small Business Administration/Management, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$57,729

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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.

Popularity of Community Organization and Advocacy Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Community Organization and Advocacy majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Community Organization and Advocacy majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,964
Female Students
1,646 (83%)
Male Students
318 (16%)

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