U.S. median for this major: $54,621.
College Scorecard field of study; 179 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $29,150.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $30,681. College Scorecard.
Central Michigan University Community Organization and Advocacy: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Community Organization and Advocacy nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Central Michigan University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Community Organization and Advocacy graduates 4 years after graduating ($58,344) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $24,933 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Community Organization and Advocacy at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Community Organization and Advocacy graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Michigan University | $58,344 | $33,932 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 2 | Siena Heights University | $46,554 | $29,913 | $17,124 | 39% |
| 3 | Aquinas College | $44,910 | — | $16,626 | 65% |
1 more Michigan college offers Community Organization and Advocacy but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates
Social and Community Service Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Central Michigan University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Central Michigan University
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 59% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,874
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at Central Michigan University
- Social Work$53,279
- Public Administration—
Central Michigan University Community Organization and Advocacy questions
How much do Central Michigan University Community Organization and Advocacy graduates earn?
Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median $58,344 four years after graduating and $49,103 one year after. The U.S. median for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates across 20 colleges is $54,621.
How much debt do Central Michigan University Community Organization and Advocacy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of Central Michigan University is $33,932, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $29,150.
Is Central Michigan University a good school for Community Organization and Advocacy in Michigan?
On pay, Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of Central Michigan University earn $58,344 four years out, $11,790 above the median for the same major across 3 Michigan colleges ($46,554) and $3,723 above the U.S. median ($54,621). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Central Michigan University rank for Community Organization and Advocacy in Michigan?
Of 3 Michigan colleges reporting Community Organization and Advocacy graduate earnings, Central Michigan University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Community Organization and Advocacy graduates get?
A common career is social and community service managers, with a median wage of $85,500 in Michigan and $80,390 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Michigan University Community Organization and Advocacy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/community-organization-and-advocacy (College Scorecard and BLS data).