U.S. median for this major: $54,621.
College Scorecard field of study; 33 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 16% 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 $91,250. College Scorecard.
Northwestern University Community Organization and Advocacy: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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 Northwestern 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 | $1,764 | $7,232 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,099 | $25,006 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $7,898 | $32,382 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $18,282 | $74,956 | 1.5 years |
| $110k+ | $48,777 | $199,986 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (88% 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 ($84,712) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $48,915 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.
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 Northwestern University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northwestern University
- Acceptance rate: 8% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $89,363
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
Northwestern University Community Organization and Advocacy questions
How much do Northwestern University Community Organization and Advocacy graduates earn?
Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of Northwestern University earn a median $84,712 four years after graduating and $61,009 one year after. The U.S. median for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates across 20 colleges is $54,621.
How much debt do Northwestern University Community Organization and Advocacy graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Community Organization and Advocacy graduates of Northwestern University is $13,500, about 16% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $29,150.
Where does Northwestern University rank for Community Organization and Advocacy in Illinois?
Of 1 Illinois colleges reporting Community Organization and Advocacy graduate earnings, Northwestern 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 $79,150 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area 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: “Northwestern University Community Organization and Advocacy: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/community-organization-and-advocacy (College Scorecard and BLS data).