# Northwestern University: Community Organization and Advocacy (bachelor's)

Evanston, IL. IPEDS 147767, CIP 44.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/community-organization-and-advocacy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,009
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,712 (U.S. median for this major: $54,621 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $13,500 (U.S. median $29,150)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$30,091

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,712 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## Community Organization and Advocacy at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $84,712 | $13,500 | $29,167 | 95% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,150 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $78,380 IL, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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