# Community Organization and Advocacy (bachelor's degree)

CIP 44.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/community-organization-and-advocacy

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $54,621 across 20 colleges (middle half $48,773–$56,825); median federal debt $29,082
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Human Services And Community Organization: median $46,922 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 7% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Social And Human Service Assistants | 3% | $45,930 | 7.4% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Social And Community Service Managers | 3% | $80,390 | 7.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 2% | $166,570 | 9.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| MI | $46,554 (3) | — |
| NY | $55,162 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Santa Cruz (CA): $56,620
2. California State University-Dominguez Hills (CA): $50,686

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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